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NewsPlanning Policy & LegislationIrish construction sector grew by 7.2% in 2025 as economic indicators improve
New Central Statistics Office figures show Ireland's construction sector recorded 7.2% growth in Gross Value Added during 2025.
NewsHousing & ResidentialConstruction begins on 183 social and affordable homes in Mungret
The Land Development Agency and Limerick City and County Council have commenced construction on 183 affordable and social homes at Mungret, Co. Limerick.
NewsHousing & ResidentialDublin City Council opens procurement for 647 social and affordable homes
Dublin City Council has launched a procurement competition to build 647 social and affordable homes across five sites in the capital.
NewsCommercial & RetailWalls Construction establishes technology subsidiary to target data centres and life sciences
Walls Construction has established a new subsidiary, Walls Technology Limited, to target high-growth projects including data centres and life sciences.
NewsGeneral Planning NewsNew retirement legislation limits mandatory contractual retirements below age 66
The Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Act 2025 has commenced, introducing a consent-based approach for employees facing retirement before reaching the State pension age.
NewsEnergy, Utilities & RenewablesGrant Invests €8m in Co Offaly Manufacturing Facility and Launches New Cylinder Range
Heating manufacturer Grant has invested €8m to expand its manufacturing facility in Birr, Co Offaly, alongside launching a new range of hot water cylinders.
NewsPlanning Policy & LegislationNAMA reports 2025 profit of €78 million as dissolution legislation progresses
The National Asset Management Agency recorded a profit of €78 million for 2025 and transferred €425 million in property assets to the Land Development Agency, the Committee of Public Accounts has heard.
NewsPlanning Policy & LegislationGovernment introduces Planning and Development Amendment Bill 2026 to speed up transition to 2024 Act
The Government has introduced the Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2026 to support the commencement of remaining 2024 Act provisions and update rules for judicial reviews and local development plans.
NewsTransport & InfrastructureGovernment Defends Transport Spending Following Criticism Over Delayed €50m Irish Rail Traffic Management Project
Dáil debates have highlighted a two-year delay and a reported €50 million write-off on Iarnród Éireann's new traffic management system.
NewsEnergy, Utilities & RenewablesSolar power becomes Ireland's third-largest electricity source after record generation
Solar energy has become Ireland's third-largest electricity source, with grid-scale generation reaching a record peak of 1,133 MW in April 2026.
NewsHeritage & ConservationNational Monuments Service Investigating Intact Tomb Discovered on Dingle Peninsula
A farmer in County Kerry has discovered an intact, previously undisturbed tomb containing human bone and a carved stone during land works.
NewsEnergy, Utilities & RenewablesEnergy supplier announces 82% hike to night-rate electricity prices
An Irish energy supplier has introduced an 82 per cent increase to its night-rate electricity tariff, impacting households relying on night charging for solar batteries and electric vehicles.