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Social welfare: The schemes that could help with rent as eviction ban end date looms

The official end will come on a phased basis and will be complete in June

Irish Mirror

Ferghal Blaney - Shocking response of Government to energy real crisis for households

Our Mirrorman in Leinster House with the latest craic from the Corridors of Power

Irish Mirror

Hundreds of commercial buildings to be converted into homes in Dublin

Those planning on converting certain commercial properties into homes have an exemption from requiring planning permission under regulations aiming to increase housing supply

Dublin Live

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New cost of living package to include €200 lump sum for social welfare recipients among other measures

This was described by senior Government sources as 'another Christmas bonus' and it is expected to be agreed by the rest of the Cabinet at the sign-off meeting on Tuesday morning. And every family in the country is in line for an immediate €100 bonus to help pay for the…

Irish Mirror

Spring cost of living package: All of the measures and cash supports in new Government giveaway

The top brass of Government is meeting tonight to hammer out the final details of the latest plan which will see some schemes extended into the spring/summer and others dropped. Here's what to expect from tomorrow's giveaway.

Irish Mirror

Historic Victorian-Era social housing building brought back to original use after €9m refurbishment

22 families from the Dublin City Council housing waiting list are set to move in the historic building

Dublin Live

More homebuyers now eligible for State-backed home loans

The changes will come into effect from March 1 and will see an increase in the limits in all local authority areas, as well as a raise in income limits

Dublin Live

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Darragh O'Brien has 'confidence' in himself as he suggests homelessness numbers 'levelling off'

Figures released by the Department of Housing last week showed that there was a record-breaking 11,632 people living in emergency accommodation during the week ending December 25.

Irish Mirror

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

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'

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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

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

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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.

Dublin Live

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'

The Independent UK

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.

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