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NewsTransport & InfrastructureComReg League Table Reveals Rural Counties Have Surpassed Cities in Fibre Broadband Coverage
A new ComReg league table shows that rural areas in Ireland now have higher high-speed fibre broadband coverage than Dublin, Cork, Galway, and Limerick.
NewsHousing & ResidentialESRI: Irish homes overvalued by 17% as poor supply impacts affordability
Research from the ESRI reveals that Irish homes are overvalued by 17 per cent, with the 'squeezed middle' hit hardest by a severe lack of housing supply.
NewsTransport & InfrastructureNTA values Ryder Cup park-and-ride contracts at €6m
The National Transport Authority has put a €6 million price tag on six-day park-and-ride contracts for the September 2027 golf tournament.
NewsTransport & InfrastructureNTA Defends Public Transport Fare Increases Amid Commuter Anger
The National Transport Authority has defended recent increases to public transport fares, stating that Ireland's transport network compares very favourably with other European cities.
NewsHousing & ResidentialIrish House Prices Overvalued by 17% Due to Supply Deficit, ESRI Reports
A new Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) report reveals that Irish residential property prices are significantly overvalued due to structural supply shortages.
NewsEnvironment & ClimateState drafts Wicklow invasive species plans targeting laurel and Sitka spruce
The National Parks and Wildlife Service is targeting laurel and Sitka spruce under new state-drafted invasive species plans for County Wicklow.
NewsHousing & ResidentialNew renters paid €326 more per month than sitting tenants in early 2026, RTB figures show
Residential Tenancies Board data reveals a growing disparity between new and existing rents in early 2026, with the average new tenancy reaching €1,839 per month.
NewsCommercial & RetailBray vape shop growth sparks debate over town centre vacancy regulations
The opening of two new vape stores in Bray has prompted calls for stronger retail regulations as local concerns grow regarding vacancy rates in the town centre.
NewsHeritage & ConservationOPW launches €300k tender for national consultation on GPO redevelopment
The Office for Public Works is seeking experts to run a public consultation campaign on the future of Dublin's historic General Post Office complex.
NewsPlanning Policy & LegislationIrish population rises to 5.52 million amid rapid growth
New Central Statistics Office estimates show Ireland's population has grown by 7.3 per cent in four years, reaching over 5.52 million people.
NewsHousing & ResidentialTullow housing dispute resolved to deliver 48 social homes
An agreement between Carlow County Council, CHI, and developer BHA Construction will see all 48 homes in a Tullow estate allocated to social housing after a rising costs dispute.
NewsTransport & InfrastructureNationwide public transport fares to rise by 15% in January
Irish public transport fares will increase by an average of 15% in January, marking the first general price rise for bus and rail passengers in nearly ten years.