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NewsTransport & InfrastructureGaelcholáiste Reachrann Building Slated for Late 2026 Construction Following Planning Renewal
Construction of a permanent facility for Gaelcholáiste Reachrann in Dublin 13 is scheduled to start in late 2026 after statutory planning changes required a fresh permission.
NewsEnergy, Utilities & RenewablesGovernment confirms no timeline yet for national solar planning statement
The Department of Housing has confirmed it cannot give an exact timeline for the upcoming national planning statement on solar energy development.
NewsHousing & ResidentialBuilders express low confidence in government's 2030 housing targets at national summit
A snap poll at the Construction Industry Federation annual summit revealed that 61% of voting attendees lack confidence in the state's target of 300,000 homes by 2030.
NewsHousing & ResidentialOfficial Tells Sector There Are Too Many Approved Housing Bodies
A top official has told the housing sector that there are too many approved housing bodies currently operating in Ireland, according to a report.
NewsCommercial & RetailYamamori Izakaya to close George’s Street site following High Court noise dispute
Yamamori Izakaya has announced its permanent closure at 12 South Great George’s Street by 31 December, following a previous High Court dispute over noise with the neighbouring Hoxton Hotel.
NewsPlanning Policy & LegislationNew CSFF Grant Scheme to Replace Sports Capital Programme
The new Community Sports Facilities Fund (CSFF) will replace the long-running Sports Capital Programme, offering grants for pitches, clubhouses, and local sports upgrades.
NewsTransport & InfrastructureMetroLink Recruitment Campaign Targets 8,000 Workers Amid Infrastructure Demands
The National Transport Authority has highlighted significant recruitment pressures for the €17.5 billion MetroLink project, which requires 8,000 workers.
NewsPlanning Policy & LegislationNursing Homes Ireland calls for urgent national dialogue on ageing population
Nursing Homes Ireland has warned that the State is running out of time to prepare for demographic changes, calling for an immediate national dialogue.
NewsHousing & ResidentialResidents Take Monaghan Housing Objections to An Coimisiún Pleanála
Local residents have escalated their opposition to a multi-million euro housing development in Monaghan by taking their protests to An Coimisiún Pleanála.
NewsHousing & ResidentialLimerick Council Property on Lenihan Avenue Reportedly Vacant for Over 11 Years
A Limerick council-owned home on Lenihan Avenue in Prospect has remained boarded up for more than 11 years alongside dozens of other vacant properties.
NewsEnergy, Utilities & RenewablesGovernment to consider €2,000 boiler scrappage grant for homes built before 2021
The Energy Minister is set to bring a proposal to Cabinet next week for a new €2,000 boiler scrappage grant targeting homes built before 2021.
NewsCommercial & RetailWicklow garden cabin beauty salon planning row ends with sale of structure
A planning enforcement warning in Greystones, County Wicklow, has led to the sale of a home-based garden salon cabin, though the business will continue in a new venue.