PTSB has become the first pillar bank to raise fixed mortgage rates, and MoCo has followed. Brokers say the outlook is darkening even though the ECB has paused.
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Homeless figures go MISSING as work-to-rule bites, and Housing Minister James Browne is accused of ‘burning up goodwill’
The Department of Housing has failed to publish September's homeless figures because the work-to-rule left it with incomplete data. Charities, builders and the opposition are piling pressure on the Housing Minister.
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Island exodus fears: Young Aran and Inishbofin locals struggling to find a home as councillors demand Government act NOW
Councillors have backed a motion asking the Department of Housing to give extra supports to Inis Mór, Inis Meáin, Inis Oírr and Inishbofin, where young people say they cannot find homes.
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Galway in Numbers: €2,004 Rents, a €1bn Ring Road and the Census Figures That Define the City in 2026
Population, homes, rents, roads, students and jobs: the official figures behind Galway city and county, with tables and the source and year for every number.
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Red tape ripped up: Developments of up to 250 homes to escape environmental screening under new Government rules, but there’s a catch
The Government has published draft regulations that would let housing schemes of up to 250 units go ahead without environmental impact assessment screening, but the change is on hold while a council staff work-to-rule continues.
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Ireland’s biggest landlord I-Res under fire over ‘tenant swap’ ban as charity warns renters could be forced from homes
Ireland's largest private landlord says it generally won't add new tenants to existing leases. A housing charity and an opposition TD warn that, under new rent rules, that could push people out of their homes.
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Home building surges 10% but Minister slams door on levy waiver lifeline
Just over 10,000 new homes were finished between July and September, up more than 10%, as the Government confirmed a key incentive for builders will end on schedule at the close of 2026.