Tuesday 9 August, 2022
Figures released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show that apartment completions rose 88.1% in the last year.
Price inflation fell for the second consecutive month, however..
Opposition TDs have described the move as a big mistake.
The calls come amid reports that a US property giant plans to push up rents over current rent pressure zone limits.
The finding was contained in a new ESRI report.
The claim was made by Cian O’Callaghan last week.
Mary O’Kelly says healthcare workers can’t afford to live in the capital.
The average listed price nationwide is up almost 10% on the same period last year.
Homeless organisations have warned the situation will only get worse without significant intervention.
The government expects modular homes for hundreds of Ukrainians will be constructed within a 16-week period.
A Sinn Féin bill this week would require online platforms to only advertise properties that are compliant.
The Social Democrats are asking the government to scrap the subsidy for developers – Cian O’Callaghan explains why.
Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty says rents are out of control.
The Housing Minister at the weekend said the government is planning to take action in the coming weeks.
Figures released by the Department of Housing show that in March 9,825 people were homeless.
The total number of private homes that can be bought by all 31 local authorities is limited to 200 per year.
The senior lecturer in housing says the urgent need to house Ukrainian refugees may be what Ireland’s housing crisis needs, with political will.
The number of refugees needing state-provided accommodation is increasing,” said Integration Minister Roderick O’Gorman.
The Simon Community has called for HAP rates to be increased to deal with the rising cost of housing.
Increases remain smaller in urban areas, compared to rural areas, although the gap is narrowing.
Multi-Story Act 1: The Apology will feature an actor playing the Taoiseach apologising for the failures of the State to address the crisis.
Rory McNab says Ireland’s unaffordable housing means a whole generation will be without pension cover in years to come.
Despite the drop in figures, homelessness organisations have raised concerns that they may begin to rise again.
Circle VHA will add an additional 1,500 homes to its portfolio and its CEO has said it could do more.
We have to change the way we think about housing for disabled people, writes James Cawley.
Gardaí said they attended the the site in compliance with a court order.
Wayne Stanley of Simon Communities is asking Government to consider a Bill to prevent more people from slipping into homelessness.
There have been concerns about purpose-built student accommodation being used for other purposes.
Less than 25% of lone parents reported home-ownership, compared with 70% of the total population.
Single applicants for local authority loans will be able to earn up to €65,000 in certain areas.
Eoin Hayes returned to Ireland after years abroad, set up his own business and now rents. He says he cannot get near the property ladder.
Charities say many indicators are pointing to further increases in homelessness later this year.
According to a new report, there were no properties available within standard HAP limits for a single person in June.
Homeless campaigners have called for plans that address the particular challenges facing lone parents.
The company came to an agreement with the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission on foot of a 2016 complaint.
From TheJournal.ie
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