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Homeless charity says proposal on council house offer refusals is a distraction tactic
Focus Ireland said the fact that people are turning down offers is actually “symptomatic of the failure of housing policy”.
'If I apply for a house in Dublin today - I will be waiting 19 years': 17,745 on Dublin housing list
The combined total of people either looking for a house or looking to move stands at 27,762.
Opinion: Severe overcrowding is widespread in social housing and it's harming people's health
There are thousands of families in Dublin living in conditions of severe overcrowding – the worst case I’ve come across was 14 people living in a 2-bed flat, writes Críona Ní Dhálaigh.
New State lender to give cash to small developers to build homes for first-time buyers
The new state lender aims to deliver 7,500 homes within five years.
Government scheme to help families in mortgage distress 'fails 70% who turn to it'
Just 30% of those who engaged with Abhaile’s financial advice have a solution in place or are on track for one.
'I can sleep at night now': iCare buys 19 homes to save families from eviction
The housing body has also made 571 further deals to buy distressed mortgages and many of these will move forward this year.
'History will judge this': Experts see little change in bank culture after scandals and protests
People who are working every day with customers in arrears say lenders are still refusing to cooperate in any significant way.
'It's your job to call the vulture funds out': High Court Master pens letter to Micheál Martin
Edmund Honohan urged the Fianna Fáil leader to support a piece of legislation he wrote that is currently before the Dáil.
'Thousands of non-national construction workers will be needed to meet housing targets' - Ibec
Ibec says there are not enough skilled workers here to meet demand.
Opinion: There is space for 15,000 homes within walking distance of Dublin's O'Connell Street
There are vast tracts of underutilised lands close to the city centre, they should be used to build high-quality apartment blocks with generous courtyards and play areas, writes Ciaran Cuffe.
Here's how many sites there are where its owners will have to pay the vacant site levy
Site owners will be eligible to pay up to 7% of its value if the local authority has placed it on the vacant sites register.
More than 50% of people think we should introduce France's winter eviction ban
The ‘trêve hivernale’ has been a part of French law since 1956.
Just after their mother died, two brothers were told by their landlord they had to vacate the property
This was one such case faced by housing charity Threshold this year.
'Give families a chance to stay in their homes': Hundreds attend anti-eviction protest in Roscommon
Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice said politicians need to bring in legislation to make sure recent incidents are not repeated.
The myth of the free council house: 'We're not just handing them over, that would be crazy'
Dublin City Council tenants paid a total of €78.3 million in rent last year.
Over 1,725 families and 3,800 children: Homelessness increases before Christmas
Eoghan Murphy: “It is very disappointing to see more children in emergency accommodation as we go into Christmas week.”
The national average rent is €1,122 per month - it's an extra €500 if you want to live in the capital
The average rent in Dublin is now €1,620 per month.
'We're not ignoring the elephant in the room': Officials hope new law can deal with rising student rent
The Housing Committee was told today that students are sleeping in cars due to high rent costs.
Residential Tenancies Board hearing cancelled after protesters occupy office over family's eviction
Activists are calling for a greater level of independence on the board.
Government to oppose Bill that would increase social and affordable housing in private estates
The Bill seeks an increase in the provision of social and affordable housing to 25% in private developments.
'People are sick and tired': Grassroots groups hold day of action ahead of housing protest next month
Since the summer, the country has seen a rise in housing activists taking action to raise awareness over housing issues.
'It's time to send a strong message': 24-hour protest calling for Nama site to be used for social housing
This week a petition with 3,500 signatures calling for a halt to the sale of the site was handed into the Department of Finance.
Homeless kids launch book of stories and poems to let other children know 'they are not alone'
The children said they wanted to share the difficulties they have experienced but also to share their hope with other children in tough situations.
'We work, we pay tax': 'Hidden homeless' family protest against sale of Nama site
The site already has planning permission for more than 450 apartments.
Explainer: What will the new Airbnb laws mean for homeowners and landlords?
The much-anticipated regulations will come into force in June 2019 in areas with high housing demand.
Tough new Airbnb laws will ban short-term lets by landlords and introduce 90-day cap
The much-anticipated regulations will come into force in June 2019 in areas with high housing demand.
Dublin City Council plotting €200 million funding for 'below market rent' apartment blocks
The proposed initial site for the Cost Rental Residential Project would be in Ballymun.
Affordable homes to be built on private lands through 'quid pro quo' negotiations
Cork City Council officials will state today most active sector for construction is for student accommodation.
Families 'could end up on streets' as council takes over emergency service from homeless charity
The phone line was previously run by Focus Ireland – now families will have to call the general rough sleeper line after hours.
Labour to bring forward legislation to ban landlords charging prospective tenants to view property
Some people were being charged up to €500 to view an apartment.
'They have no place in our city': Take Back the City protesters occupy Airbnb HQ
TBTC claims Airbnb has exacerbated the housing crisis in Dublin and Ireland as a whole.
Landlords and agencies have started asking people for viewing fees, says Threshold
In one case, a woman was asked for €500 to view a property.
'I have 20 years' experience as a recruiter - but I feel more like an estate agent these days'
The housing crisis is making Ireland a less attractive destination for foreign workers.
Government accused of 'a landlords' Budget' over tax break for landlords
Solidarity TD Paul Murphy TD made the charge after tax relief for landlords was announced.
'Painstakingly slow, chronically underfunded': Why aren't these vacant home schemes delivering?
Just nine homes were tenanted in one of the schemes last year, after the department had said up to 800 could be delivered in that time.
Landlords' group says Take Back the City protesters should be open to moving out of Dublin
The Residential Landlords Association has said that there is too much of a focus on Dublin.
Minister says decommissioned cruise ships 'not suitable for homeless families'
The idea had been proposed by a Fine Gael councillor who said “imperfect ideas have become reasonable options”.
Poll: Do you think protests will have a positive effect on the housing crisis?
Thousands gathered outside the Dáil yesterday for the Raise the Roof protest.
'We're conning our young people': Thousands take part in Raise the Roof protest
The protest today coincided with a debate in the Dáil on a motion on housing.
'Fianna Fáil made mistakes during the boom, but not building enough homes wasn’t one of them'
Fianna Fáil’s Darragh O’Brien writes about why affordable housing is key to this year’s Budget and a priority for his party.
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