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NewsEnhancing Gaeltacht Housing: New Planning Permission Guidelines
Revamping Planning Permission Guidelines for Gaeltacht Housing In a bid to streamline the process of obtaining planning permission for residences in the Gaeltacht regions, new guidelines are nearing finalization and will soon undergo public consultation. These guidelines have been meticulously crafted by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, in collaboration with the Department …
NewsHousing & ResidentialGovernment Launches Campaign to Bring Irish Construction Workers Abroad Back Home to Address Housing Crisis
Encouraging Irish Construction Workers Abroad to Return Home and Tackle the Housing Crisis In an effort to address the ongoing housing crisis in Ireland, the government has allocated €750,000 for a new advertising campaign aimed at enticing Irish construction workers living abroad to return home. The plan includes an outreach program that will engage builders …
NewsTransport & InfrastructureDublin MetroLink: Planning Permission Expected in 2024 for €9.6 Billion Project to Connect Swords and Dublin Airport with City Center
Dublin MetroLink Expected to Receive Planning Permission in 2024 Transport Minister Eamon Ryan has expressed his confidence that the long-awaited Dublin MetroLink project will be granted planning permission this year. The €9.6 billion initiative aims to connect Swords and Dublin Airport with the city centre. The project will be considered at An Bord Pleanála oral …
Rents in Ireland Continue to Rise Steadily, Despite Slight SlowdownNewsHousing & ResidentialRents in Ireland Continue to Rise Steadily, Despite Slight Slowdown
Rents in Ireland continue to rise steadily, despite a slight slowing in the rate of increase, according to the latest figures from the Residential Tenancies Board. The data from the third quarter of last year provides a comprehensive analysis of rental trends in the country, including information on both new and existing tenancies. The persistently …
Ireland Exceeds Home Delivery Targets, Making Progress in Tackling Housing Crisis, Says Tánaiste Micheál MartinNewsHousing & ResidentialIreland Exceeds Home Delivery Targets, Making Progress in Tackling Housing Crisis, Says Tánaiste Micheál Martin
Ireland Making Progress in Tackling Housing Crisis, Exceeding Home Delivery Targets, Says Tánaiste Micheál Martin Ireland is making significant strides in addressing the housing crisis in the country and is on track to surpass its home delivery targets this year, according to Tánaiste Micheál Martin. Speaking in Blackpool, Cork, where he inaugurated 112 new social …
Dublin City Council Denies Planning Permission for Hotel Due to Housing CrisisNewsHousing & ResidentialDublin City Council Denies Planning Permission for Hotel Due to Housing Crisis
Dublin City Council Rejects Planning Permission for New Hotel Citing Housing Crisis Dublin City Council has denied planning permission for a new 111-bedroom hotel in Dublin city centre, citing the ongoing housing crisis as the primary reason. The proposed hotel, located at 19-24 St Andrew’s Street, Dublin 2, would have involved converting three floors from …
Cork County Council to Decide on Planning Application for Hydrogen Power Plant in AghadaNewsEnergy, Utilities & RenewablesCork County Council to Decide on Planning Application for Hydrogen Power Plant in Aghada
Cork County Council to Decide on Planning Application for Hydrogen Power Plant in Aghada Cork County Council is set to make a decision in early March regarding a planning application for a hydrogen power plant in Aghada, located on the eastern side of Cork Harbour. The application, submitted by ESB Networks, aims to establish a …
The Potential Hindrance of Data Center Construction in Ireland: Servecentric Appeals Rejection of New Facility in DublinNewsCommercial & RetailThe Potential Hindrance of Data Center Construction in Ireland: Servecentric Appeals Rejection of New Facility in Dublin
The potential hindrance of constructing new data centres in Ireland could have a significant impact on the country’s economic future, warns Servecentric. The company has lodged an appeal with An Bord Pleanala against Fingal Co Council’s decision to refuse permission for a new data centre in Blanchardstown Corporate Park, Ballycoolin, Dublin 15. Servecentric’s appeal highlights …
Property Prices in Ireland Rise Despite Deflationary Forces: Regional Cities Become Unaffordable for Young People, Holiday-Home Market Softens, and Resourcefulness in Housing IncreasesNewsHousing & ResidentialProperty Prices in Ireland Rise Despite Deflationary Forces: Regional Cities Become Unaffordable for Young People, Holiday-Home Market Softens, and Resourcefulness in Housing Increases
Property Prices Rise Despite Deflationary Forces in Ireland Despite significant deflationary pressures, property prices in Ireland have increased by 4%. The scarcity of properties for sale is the primary driving factor behind this trend, according to a survey conducted by 70 estate agents. The survey, titled “How Much Is Your House Worth? 2024,” evaluates the …
“Prime Residential Development Opportunity in Kildare Town: 8.9 Acres with Planning Permission for 87 Houses Now For Sale”NewsHousing & Residential“Prime Residential Development Opportunity in Kildare Town: 8.9 Acres with Planning Permission for 87 Houses Now For Sale”
Residential Development with Planning Permission for 87 Houses in Kildare Town Goes up for Sale A prime residential development opportunity has emerged in Kildare Town, as approximately 8.9 acres of land with full planning permission for 87 houses has been put up for sale. The site, priced at €4,100,000, is described as an “outstanding, ready-to-go …
Ireland’s Housing Minister Confident in Momentum Building in Housing Market, Emphasizes Government Initiatives to Improve Affordability and Address Investment Funds’ DominanceNewsIreland’s Housing Minister Confident in Momentum Building in Housing Market, Emphasizes Government Initiatives to Improve Affordability and Address Investment Funds’ Dominance
Momentum Building in Ireland’s Housing Market, Claims Housing Minister Ireland’s Housing Minister, Darragh O’Brien, has stated that momentum is building across all sectors of the country’s housing market. During an interview on The Pat Kenny Show, Minister O’Brien expressed confidence that the government has exceeded its target of constructing 29,000 homes in 2023. The official …
“700 New Residential Units Approved in Belfast, Including Ireland’s Tallest Apartment Tower”NewsHousing & Residential“700 New Residential Units Approved in Belfast, Including Ireland’s Tallest Apartment Tower”
700 New Residential Units Approved in Belfast, Including Tallest Apartment Tower in Ireland Belfast City Council’s Planning Committee has granted planning permission for the construction of 700 new residential units in central Belfast. The approval includes four major schemes between the city center and the docks area. The proposals, submitted by Belfast Harbour, McAleer & …