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NewsPlanning Policy & LegislationShort-Term Letting Bill to Introduce Platform Fines and Ban New Permits in Large Towns
The upcoming Short-Term Letting and Tourism Bill will penalise platforms listing unpermitted properties and restrict new short-term letting permissions in towns with over 20,000 people.
Seanad Debate: Calls for Greater Transparency in Part 8 Public ConsultationNewsOireachtas & PoliticsSeanad Debate: Calls for Greater Transparency in Part 8 Public Consultation
Senator Teresa Costello raised concerns that public consultation on local authority Part 8 projects may be treated as a 'box-ticking exercise' with little influence on final decisions, calling for stronger accountability measures.
- Dáil debate highlights planning gaps on parks and playgrounds provisionNewsOireachtas & Politics
Dáil debate highlights planning gaps on parks and playgrounds provision
Deputies debated access to public green space and recreational facilities in residential developments, with concerns raised that parks and playgrounds are not being delivered alongside housing.
- Dáil passes Second Stage of Strategic Gas Reserve Bill with bespoke planning pathwayNewsOireachtas & Politics
Dáil passes Second Stage of Strategic Gas Reserve Bill with bespoke planning pathway
The Dáil progressed the Development (Strategic Gas Reserve) Bill 2026 on Second Stage on 25 June. The Bill creates a project-specific consenting pathway for a strategic gas emergency reserve facility at Cahiracon, County Clare, outside conventional planning law.
- Minister reveals 13,120 housing commencements Jan–May 2026; Kildare sees 40% riseNewsOireachtas & Politics
Minister reveals 13,120 housing commencements Jan–May 2026; Kildare sees 40% rise
Housing commencement notices in Ireland jumped 161% year-on-year to 13,120 units in the first five months of 2026, the Minister for Housing told the Dáil. Kildare recorded 439 commencements, up 40% on the same period in 2025.
- Minister confirms €4.1m Borris-in-Ossory wastewater upgrade; zoning-infrastructure gap remainsNewsOireachtas & Politics
Minister confirms €4.1m Borris-in-Ossory wastewater upgrade; zoning-infrastructure gap remains
During Dáil debate on water services, the Minister confirmed €4.1 million investment in Borris-in-Ossory wastewater treatment plant to support planned housing growth, with works expected to complete autumn 2027. Questions remain over infrastructure readiness in other zoned villag
NewsHousing & ResidentialGalway Housing Boost: Planning Permission for 360+ Homes
Planning Permission Granted for 360+ Galway Homes Galway faces a housing crunch—until now, with planning permission approved for over 360 new homes to ease the crisis. An Bord Pleanála has greenlit a significant housing scheme approval in Galway city, permitting more than 360 residences on a key urban site. The decision follows detailed review of …
NewsHousing & ResidentialNewbridge Planning Permission Shock: 500 Homes Rejected
Planning Permission Shock: 500+ Newbridge Homes Blocked A massive housing project in Newbridge faces refusal, leaving over 500 homes in limbo amid fierce local opposition. Kildare County Council rejected a developer’s bid for planning permission to construct more than 500 homes on a greenfield site near Newbridge town. The decision followed months of deliberation and …
NewsHousing & ResidentialPlanning Permission Opens Door to 800 New Dublin Homes
Planning Permission Unlocks 800 Dublin Homes Struggling Dublin families face a housing crisis—until now, as major construction begins on nearly 800 new homes in Dublin 3. The Land Development Agency (LDA) has launched construction on a significant residential project in Dublin 3, featuring almost 800 homes. This development follows securing the necessary planning permission, marking …
NewsEnergy, Utilities & RenewablesCork’s €80m Waste Plant Earned Planning Permission Approval
Planning Permission Granted for €80m Cork Waste Plant Builders break ground on an €80m waste-to-energy facility in Cork, sparking debates on planning permission approvals for major infrastructure. Cork County Council has approved construction of the €80m waste-to-energy plant, located in Ringaskiddy. Developers secured planning permission after navigating environmental reviews and local consultations. The project aims …
NewsHousing & ResidentialPlanning Loosened: Will Garden Homes Make a Difference?
Planning Permission: Will Garden Homes Aid The Housing Crisis? Struggling with Ireland’s housing shortage? Garden homes offer relief without solving everything. Experts view garden homes—small units in back gardens—as a partial fix for the housing crisis. These structures could ease pressure on the rental market and provide affordable options. However, they won’t eliminate the shortage …
NewsPlanning Crisis Meets Global Conflict
Planning Permission Crisis: Iran’s War Hits Ireland Housing Imagine a distant conflict spiking your rent—planning permission delays now face new global threats worsening Ireland’s housing crunch. Ireland battles a severe housing shortage, with planning permission processes already strained by backlogs and appeals. Recent government reforms target these hurdles, shortening timelines at local authorities and An …