Good news for future homeowners as eligibility criteria for State-backed mortgage scheme expands The Local Authority Home Loan can be used for new, second-hand or self-build homes Irish Mirror · Feb 7, 2023
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 Dublin Live · Nov 22, 2022
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 · Oct 18, 2022
RTE Monday Night Live viewers all say the same thing after programme leaves many 'in tears' Minister for Housing Darragh O'Brien, Sinn Fein's Eoin O Broin, Fr Peter McVerry and journalist Gabija Gataveckaite joined the show to discuss possible solutions to the ongoing torment potential buyers and renters are facing Irish Mirror · Oct 17, 2022
Robert Troy asked Housing Minister to support landlords seeking to evict tenants during pandemic The Junior Minister used Dail speaking time to get information on how the minister would help landlords who were prevented from evicting tenants during the Covid-19 pandemic Irish Mirror · Aug 24, 2022
An Bord Pleanala report referred to Director of Public Prosecutions One Senator said it is "absolutely critical" that the public have confidence in the planning process Dublin Live · Aug 15, 2022
Airbnb rentals to face stricter rules in bid to ease Ireland's housing crisis “We know that significant numbers of properties have been withdrawn from the long-term rental market in recent years,” said Minister O’Brien. Irish Mirror · Jul 11, 2022