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Nearly 30,000 new homes built in Ireland in 2022 as Government 'met and exceeded' overall target

While the overall Housing for All target for 2022 was hit, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar told the Dáil on Wednesday that the social housing target of 9,000 was not reached.

Irish Mirror

'3D printed homes' being considered as option to tackle Ireland's housing crisis

An Irish company is at the vanguard of delivering the UK’s first major 3D printed housing development and Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien is understood to be watching the project with a keen interest.

Irish Mirror

New scheme to pay for repairs to defective Celtic Tiger-era apartments announced

It is estimated that between 62,500 and 100,000 apartments built between 1991 and 2013 are affected by one or more defects.

Irish Mirror

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Major NCT certificate bugbear 'is being looked at' and could be changed this year amid backlog, says Minister Darragh O'Brien

Some motorists will be waiting until August for their test, as centres are inundated with requests

Irish Mirror

Housing Minister 'disturbed' by protests outside Ballymun hotel housing refugees

Crowds stopped traffic in Ballymun last night with several Dublin Bus routes diverted as a result

Dublin Live

Housing Minister 'very disturbed' by Ballymun anti-refugee protests amid fears 'far right' are stoking divisions

Videos shared online in recent days show a group of protesters standing outside the Travelodge Hotel in Ballymun chanting 'get them out'

Irish Mirror

Ireland's homelessness figures soar to record high of 11,542 amid warning of another surge in April

It is the fifth consecutive month that the Government's official homeless figures have reached a record high, despite a temporary eviction ban being in effect from November.

Irish Mirror

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Darragh O’Brien taking step back in the race to replace Micheál Martin

"My absolute focus is only on the delivery of our housing agenda to make a real difference for our people"

Irish Mirror

Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien easily survives motion of no confidence

A last minute decision by Cabinet meant that the Dail actually ended up voting confidence in Mr O’Brien

Irish Mirror

Government examining why commencements for new homes and apartments have dropped amid concern from international investors

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar acknowledged that companies often raise concerns with him about the lack of suitable accommodation

Irish Mirror

Up to 12,000 homes could be put back on long-term rental market as part of new law

Short-term rentals which are let out for 21 days or fewer must also now be registered with Fáilte Ireland

Irish Mirror

Housing minister Darragh O'Brien says party colleague Cathal Crowe 'wrong' to seek cap on Ukrainian refugees

Fianna Fáil TD for Clare Cathal Crowe expressed concerns in recent days about the number of refugees arriving in the west of Ireland tourist hotspot.

Irish Mirror

Darragh O'Brien branded 'possibly the worst housing minister in decades' as sparks fly in the Dáil

There were tense exchanges in the Dáil this evening

Irish Mirror

Irish Government urged to declare a housing emergency as Opposition slates 'shambles' policy

The Raise the Roof group, which consists of a cross-party political group, will hold a protest this Saturday afternoon starting in Dublin’s Parnell Square.

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Renters paying €2k more per year as rents in Dublin rise more than 14% in 12 months

The Government have been urged to take emergency action as the crisis worsens

Irish Mirror

'There will always be challenges' - Housing Minister on risk Government won't hit building target in 2023

Leo Varadkar admitted on Sunday that the target for 2023 was 'at risk'

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Irish musicians to join Dublin housing rally against ‘cruel’ government policy

Raise the Roof coordinator Macdara Doyle said one family in Dublin had been forced to live in a disused animal shelter.

Irish Mirror

Heated shouting match erupts in Dail over housing crisis

Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien was accused of denying there was a 'housing emergency' in Ireland

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Darragh O’Brien won't 'speculate' on whether Government will hit housing target

The Government has repeatedly said that it will “exceed” its overall housing target of 24,600 this year. Many of these homes will be provided by the private sector.

Irish Mirror

Apartment building increases by 150%, Cabinet to be told by Housing Minister

The Cabinet will hear that Housing for All has a target of 24,600 homes to be delivered by the end of this year

Irish Mirror

Record number of homeless people in Ireland as September figures near 11,000

Figures released by the Department of Housing on Friday afternoon show that there were 10,975 people who accessed emergency accommodation in September

Irish Mirror

Ministers sign off on winter evictions ban that will last until April 1 2023

The Cabinet made the major decision at their meeting on Tuesday afternoon

Irish Mirror

Housing Minister says eviction ban will protect tenancies while also respecting property owners' rights

Cabinet has recognised the current “exceptional” times the country is experiencing with this decision, Darragh O’Brien said, with “severe pressure” on emergency accommodation

Irish Mirror

Government signs off on temporary eviction ban as start and end date confirmed

The Cabinet made the major decision at their weekly meeting on Tuesday afternoon with Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien bringing the proposal to his colleagues

Dublin Live

Evictions ban will be time-limited and 'must avoid forcing landlords out of sector'

The Housing Minister said there is an 'acute' accommodation crisis in Ireland

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