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Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien easily survives motion of no confidence

A last minute decision by Cabinet meant that the Dail actually ended up voting confidence in Mr O’Brien

Irish Mirror

Government examining why commencements for new homes and apartments have dropped amid concern from international investors

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar acknowledged that companies often raise concerns with him about the lack of suitable accommodation

Irish Mirror

Up to 12,000 homes could be put back on long-term rental market as part of new law

Short-term rentals which are let out for 21 days or fewer must also now be registered with Fáilte Ireland

Irish Mirror

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Housing minister Darragh O'Brien says party colleague Cathal Crowe 'wrong' to seek cap on Ukrainian refugees

Fianna Fáil TD for Clare Cathal Crowe expressed concerns in recent days about the number of refugees arriving in the west of Ireland tourist hotspot.

Irish Mirror

Darragh O'Brien branded 'possibly the worst housing minister in decades' as sparks fly in the Dáil

There were tense exchanges in the Dáil this evening

Irish Mirror

Irish Government urged to declare a housing emergency as Opposition slates 'shambles' policy

The Raise the Roof group, which consists of a cross-party political group, will hold a protest this Saturday afternoon starting in Dublin’s Parnell Square.

Irish Mirror

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

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'There will always be challenges' - Housing Minister on risk Government won't hit building target in 2023

Leo Varadkar admitted on Sunday that the target for 2023 was 'at risk'

Irish Mirror

Irish musicians to join Dublin housing rally against ‘cruel’ government policy

Raise the Roof coordinator Macdara Doyle said one family in Dublin had been forced to live in a disused animal shelter.

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Heated shouting match erupts in Dail over housing crisis

Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien was accused of denying there was a 'housing emergency' in Ireland

Irish Mirror

Darragh O’Brien won't 'speculate' on whether Government will hit housing target

The Government has repeatedly said that it will “exceed” its overall housing target of 24,600 this year. Many of these homes will be provided by the private sector.

Irish Mirror

Apartment building increases by 150%, Cabinet to be told by Housing Minister

The Cabinet will hear that Housing for All has a target of 24,600 homes to be delivered by the end of this year

Irish Mirror

Record number of homeless people in Ireland as September figures near 11,000

Figures released by the Department of Housing on Friday afternoon show that there were 10,975 people who accessed emergency accommodation in September

Irish Mirror

Ministers sign off on winter evictions ban that will last until April 1 2023

The Cabinet made the major decision at their meeting on Tuesday afternoon

Irish Mirror

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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

Government signs off on temporary eviction ban as start and end date confirmed

The Cabinet made the major decision at their weekly meeting on Tuesday afternoon with Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien bringing the proposal to his colleagues

Dublin Live

Evictions ban will be time-limited and 'must avoid forcing landlords out of sector'

The Housing Minister said there is an 'acute' accommodation crisis in Ireland

Irish Mirror

Eviction ban plan will be time-limited, says Housing Minister

The three coalition leaders will discuss bringing in a moratorium on notices to terminate tenancies later

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Leo Varadkar says winter eviction ban would be a 'one off measure' as Government weighs up options

An eviction ban was previously introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic. However, since its removal, homelessness numbers have continuously risen.

Irish Mirror

Homeless family with two autistic kids living in tent in plea to Taoiseach

The King family has been told they earn too much to qualify for Government support because they’re above means-tested income thresholds

Dublin Live

Dublin City Council lower Local Property Tax despite €50 million hole in budget

There are fears services will be cut to balance the books

Irish Mirror

Taoiseach Micheal Martin refuses to back Stephen Donnelly to remain as Health Minister in Christmas Cabinet reshuffle

Mr Martin was feeling very confident in his own abilities as he did not rule out returning to the office of Taoiseach again after the next general election

Irish Mirror

Ireland's definition of homelessness 'neglecting' true nature of crisis

Experts said that the most effective, integrated strategies, including practice in Scotland and Finland, use a wide definition of homelessness

Dublin Live

Seagull cull for birds terrorising public set to take place in Dublin suburb

There have been growing calls for population controls of the squawking birds which keep people awake at night and terrorise people for food

Irish Mirror

All landlords 'acutely aware' of obligations to tenants, says Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien

The Fianna Fail minister made the comments at the launch of a report by the housing charity Threshold, which found that found that a third of renters are spending 50% of their income on rent

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