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Castlethorn secures €100m investment to fund 7,000-home pipeline in Greater Dublin AreaNewsHousing & ResidentialCastlethorn secures €100m investment to fund 7,000-home pipeline in Greater Dublin Area
Irish residential developer Castlethorn has agreed a €100 million capital partnership with Avenue Capital Group to support housing delivery across the Greater Dublin Area.
- Significant Further Information Submitted for North Irish Sea Array Offshore Wind FarmNewsEnergy, Utilities & Renewables
Significant Further Information Submitted for North Irish Sea Array Offshore Wind Farm
An Coimisiún Pleanála has published a notice of significant additional information received regarding the proposed North Irish Sea Array (NISA) Offshore Wind Farm.
- Ireland surpasses three gigawatts of installed solar capacityNewsEnergy, Utilities & Renewables
Ireland surpasses three gigawatts of installed solar capacity
Industry group Solar Ireland has announced that the country has surpassed 3 GW of installed solar capacity, marking a milestone that includes rooftop and utility-scale installations.
- Over 4,000 Tipperary Homes Now Have Rooftop SolarNewsEnergy, Utilities & Renewables
Over 4,000 Tipperary Homes Now Have Rooftop Solar
Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland records show that one in 13 Tipperary households has rooftop solar, with over 4,000 total installations.
- Ireland Building Homes at Europe's Fastest Per-Capita RateNewsHousing & Residential
Ireland Building Homes at Europe's Fastest Per-Capita Rate
Ireland is leading Europe in per-capita home construction with 40,000 completions expected in 2026, though supply and affordability deficits persist.
- Ireland leading Europe in per-capita home construction ratesNewsHousing & Residential
Ireland leading Europe in per-capita home construction rates
Ireland is building homes at more than double the European average per capita, though historical supply deficits remain, a new report shows.
NewsEnergy, Utilities & RenewablesPinergy to Raise Electricity Prices by 7.6% in September
Pinergy has announced a 7.6% electricity price increase starting 14 September 2026, adding around €169 to typical annual domestic bills.
NewsHousing & ResidentialUN expert warns government that foreign investors are making Irish housing unaffordable
A United Nations housing expert has warned the Irish Government that foreign investors are driving up housing costs and reducing affordability.
NewsHousing & ResidentialEmergency Homelessness Spending Reached €448.78m in 2025
Emergency homelessness accommodation spending in Ireland reached €448.78 million in 2025, representing a 16% increase from 2024, according to newly released figures.
NewsHousing & ResidentialAn Coimisiún Pleanála upholds refusal for 44 Dundalk homes
An Coimisiún Pleanála has upheld Louth County Council's refusal of planning permission for a proposed development of 44 new homes at Doylesfort Road in Dundalk.
NewsCommercial & RetailJohn Paul Construction profits rise 60 per cent to €36.6 million
Irish builder John Paul Construction has recorded a 60 per cent increase in pre-tax profits to €36.6 million as annual revenue surged past €900 million.
NewsPlanning Policy & LegislationIrish Planning Institute warns of system pressure and calls for application fee increases
The Irish Planning Institute has warned that the planning system is under pressure and called for a review and phased increase of planning application fees.