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NewsEnergy, Utilities & RenewablesIreland’s Largest Dairy Farm Powers 52,000 Homes with Solar Energy Partnership
Ireland’s Largest Dairy Farm Embraces Solar Power to Energise 52,000 Homes Greenhills Farm, renowned as Ireland’s largest dairy farm, has embarked on a pioneering venture by partnering with Orsted, a leader in renewable energy. This collaboration will see the transformation of part of the farm’s land into a solar energy hub, marking a significant step …
NewsHousing & ResidentialCriticism Mounts Over Government’s €175,000 Housing Cost Study Amid Calls for Action
Government’s €175,000 Study on Housing Costs Faces Criticism The Irish Department of Housing has announced plans to commission a study titled the ‘Total Development Cost Study 2025’, aimed at analysing the costs involved in constructing new homes across Ireland. The study, which has a proposed budget of €175,000, has sparked debate and criticism, particularly from …
NewsHousing & ResidentialState Agency’s Aggressive Funding Strategy Sparks Controversy in Galway Housing Project
State Agency’s Funding Strategy Sparks Controversy Among Private Developers A state agency established to support small housing developers has come under fire for allegedly outcompeting private financiers, including Bank of Ireland, to secure a significant housing project in Galway. Home Building Finance Ireland (HBFI) has been accused of adopting aggressive tactics to win the contract …
NewsHousing & ResidentialIrish Housing Crisis Deepens: Sharp Decline in Planning Permissions Threatens Future Supply
Sharp Decline in Irish Planning Permissions Raises Concerns for Housing Supply Recent data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) reveals a worrying trend in Ireland’s housing sector, with a notable decline in planning permissions granted for new homes in 2024. This downturn is particularly significant in the context of the country’s ongoing housing challenges. The …
NewsHousing & ResidentialIreland’s Housing Crisis: Over 20,000 Homes Tied Up in Short-Term Lets Amid Rental Shortage
Title: Over 20,000 Irish Homes Listed as Short-Term Lets Amid Rental Market Shortage Ireland is grappling with a significant disparity between the number of homes available for short-term letting and those available for long-term rental. According to the housing charity Threshold, data from Inside Airbnb reveals that over 20,000 homes are being advertised as short-term …
NewsHousing & ResidentialTaoiseach Micheál Martin Defends Housing Crisis Comments After Backlash from Opposition Parties
Taoiseach Defends Comments on Housing Crisis Amidst Criticism Taoiseach Micheál Martin has defended his remarks made during a meeting with then-US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office, following criticism from opposition parties regarding his handling of Ireland’s housing crisis. The exchange, which took place on Wednesday, sparked controversy when President Trump commented on Ireland’s …
NewsTransport & InfrastructureDublin Airport Car Park Plans Rejected by An Bord Pleanála: Zoning Rules Prevail
An Bord Pleanála Rejects Planning Retention for Dublin Airport Car Park An Bord Pleanála has denied a request for planning retention and continued use of a 248-space car park intended for Dublin Airport passengers. Carra Shore Hotel (Dublin) Ltd, the operator of the Holiday Inn hotel, sought to maintain the car park’s operation for an …
NewsHousing & ResidentialGlenveagh Properties Achieves Record Revenue Growth and Expands Housing Delivery in 2024
Glenveagh Experiences Significant Revenue Growth and Expands Housing Delivery Glenveagh Properties, a prominent Irish housebuilder, has reported a substantial increase in revenue for 2024, marking a significant milestone in its growth trajectory. The company’s CEO, Stephen Garvey, highlighted the firm’s financial achievements following its initial public offering (IPO) on the Euronext Dublin exchange in 2017. …
NewsCommercial & RetailJohnny Ronan’s 20-Storey Dublin Hotel Proposal to Enhance Tourism and Revitalize Poolbeg West
Johnny Ronan’s Proposed Dublin Hotel Aims to Boost Tourism Accommodation A proposed 20-storey hotel by Johnny Ronan’s joint venture at the former Irish Glass Bottle site in Dublin is set to enhance tourist accommodation without contributing to an over-concentration of hotels in the area, according to a recent report submitted to planners. The development, spearheaded …
NewsHousing & Residential“Transformative Housing Development to Deliver Over 4,000 Affordable Homes in North Dublin”
Major Housing Development Announced for North Dublin A significant new housing development is set to transform north Dublin, as the Land Development Agency (LDA) has secured a site in Baldoyle with existing planning permission for 1,931 homes. This acquisition, adjacent to the LDA’s Clongriffin land, positions the agency to potentially deliver over 4,000 new affordable …
NewsHousing & ResidentialConor McGregor’s Kildare Mansion Plans: A Clash of Ambition and Architecture
Conor McGregor’s Mansion Plans in Kildare: An Architectural Perspective Mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor has been at the centre of a planning dispute over his proposed mansion in County Kildare. The ambitious project includes two swimming pools, a cinema, and a bar, yet his architect argues that it is not an overly ambitious proposal. …
NewsHousing & Residential€124 Million Parkgate Street Apartment Development Approved: A New Era for Dublin’s Skyline
€124 Million Apartment Development Approved for Dublin’s Parkgate Street Developer Joe O’Reilly has received the green light for a €124 million apartment project on Parkgate Street in Dublin 8. The development, strategically positioned near Heuston Station, will consist of two apartment blocks. One will rise to eight storeys, while the other will reach 13 storeys. …