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NewsHousing & ResidentialSimon Communities warns single adults are overlooked in housing policy
The Simon Communities of Ireland has warned that single adults represent the dominant demographic in emergency accommodation but remain overlooked in housing policy.
NewsPlanning Policy & LegislationAcademic study criticises government data centre report as 'flawed'
A new academic paper claims a government report on Irish data centres used flawed methodology to inflate economic benefits, suggesting resources could have built 50,000 homes.
NewsPlanning Policy & LegislationNHI warns of urgent need to prepare for ageing population
Nursing Homes Ireland has warned that the state is running out of time to prepare for the demographic demands of an ageing population.
NewsHousing & ResidentialSimon Community Warns Single Adults Overlooked in Housing Policy
The Simon Community has warned that single adults are being largely overlooked in housing policy and homelessness responses.
NewsHousing & ResidentialSanctioning of Midlands Development Boosts Dublin Commuters
A multi-million euro midlands development has been sanctioned, offering a potential boost to Dublin commuters looking to purchase their first home.
NewsEnergy, Utilities & RenewablesCall for national framework to standardise solar farm planning applications
Senator Fiona O'Loughlin has expressed concern over the lack of a national policy on solar farms, calling for a standardised framework across local authorities.
NewsPlanning Policy & LegislationSWAN calls for environmental directives to be integrated into fisheries bill
The Sustainable Water Network has proposed major environmental and planning reforms to the General Scheme of the Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 2026 during a Joint Committee meeting.
NewsTransport & InfrastructureMoycullen School Redevelopment Project Set for Tender
The proposed redevelopment of Scoil Mhuire in Moycullen, County Galway, is completing architectural design stages and is expected to proceed to tender in the coming weeks.
NewsTransport & InfrastructureBAM Ireland Secures €108m in Additional National Children's Hospital Payments
Financial statements from the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board reveal €108 million has been secured by BAM Ireland across thousands of project claims.
NewsTransport & InfrastructureFeasibility study delays Dublin mother and baby psychiatric unit site decision
A feasibility study to find a location for Ireland's first mother and baby psychiatric unit at St Vincent's University Hospital remains incomplete after two years.
NewsEnvironment & ClimateClimate change increasing Ireland's vulnerability to summer droughts
New research indicates that rising temperatures are drawing more moisture from Irish soils and vegetation, increasing the likelihood of summer droughts.
NewsHousing & ResidentialEast Coast Credit Union Invests €2.8m in Wicklow Oaklee Housing Scheme
East Coast Credit Union has completed a €2.8 million investment in a 16-home Oaklee Housing development in County Wicklow, delivering much-needed adapted social housing.