Irish - Last month March 2026
Here are the vacant and derelict buildings that Ireland's councils asked to CPO in February
- There are currently almost 20,000 derelict residential properties in Ireland.
- Local authorities can apply to acquire these properties via a Compulsory Purchase Order.
- Two councils sought to acquire derelict houses last month.
There are clear reasons why Ireland's big corporate landlords are happy with the new rent rules
Ireland’s biggest landlord says new rent rules will allow it to hike prices by 25%, even as small landlords flee the market.
Tusla defunds service working with kids in care including victims of sex abuse in South East
Tulsa is ending funding for a theraputic team that works with children in care and foster care in Waterford and Wexford.
Layoffs, AI, and a return to the office: Why Irish tech workers are finally turning to unions
“You know the people on the Titanic with the violins? That’s how we feel,” one tech worker said.
Israel hits Tehran with 80 jets as Iran claims strike on oil tanker in Gulf
The US and Israel’s war on Iran has entered its second week as tensions mount around the Strait of Hormuz.


