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Varadkar: 'Far too many people have to spend too much of their income on rent'
Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty says rents are out of control.
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Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty says rents are out of control.
Paul Hyde, who has been in the role since 2019, has denied the allegations.
Darragh O’Brien has written to local authorities about the measure.
Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien indicated that tax breaks may be needed to keep ‘mom-and-pop landlords’ from selling up.
Figures released by the Department of Housing show that in March 9,825 people were homeless.
A total of 25,383 refugees have arrived in the country as of last night.
The Government plans to abolish charges for overnight stays as well as fees for day cases.
Cabinet today approved a proposal that would see the number of seats in the next Dáil increase to at least 169 and not more than 179.
Nursing home residents will be able to keep 60% of rental income under changes to the scheme.
18,000 cost-rental homes will be provided between now and 2030, said the housing minister.
The Department of Housing released the latest figures this afternoon.
The government wants to bring greater awareness to planning exemptions that allows for pub conversions.
The Irish Daily Mail reported that Watt, one of the country’s top civil servants confronted the housing minister in a crowded pub.
Campaigners in Donegal had criticised the scheme for including a sliding scale for costs.
Government has published the second quarterly update of the Housing for All plan.
Housing committee to be told the costs of dereliction and vacancy in our cities, towns and villages “are very high in societal terms”.
Homeowners will have an option to purchase their home back at the price the State paid for it.
Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien says the updated plan will be published in early January.
NPHET is meeting today to discuss the roll out of more restrictions before Christmas.
The legislation aims to cap rent in line inflation or 2% per annum, whichever is lower.
The new legislation also proposes to provide enhanced tenancy protection by making a ‘Part 4’ tenancy one of unlimited duration.
They include the Met Office in Glasnevin, the Casino in Marino and the baths in Clontarf.
It is believed that a cap of approximately €400,000 per home will ultimately be agreed upon.
The Department of Finance has said the Housing for All plan states that it will engage with institutional investors, including through trade show events.
Darragh O’Brien said that the proposed legislation will be brought to a meeting of the Cabinet on Thursday.
Latest figures showed there were 8,475 people who are homeless in September – the fourth consecutive month that the number has risen.
Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty said inflation is now running at over 4.3%.
The tax was announced by Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe this afternoon and will replace the vacant sites levy.
Campaigners are seeking 100% redress for damage to their homes.
The householders, in Donegal and Mayo, are seeking 100% redress for their Mica damaged homes.
The Housing Minister will meet mica-affected homeowners later this week.
Housing experts criticised the focus on supply issues rather than affordability.
O’Brien said this was “an immediate and very serious issue”, but he explained there was no short-term solution.
The Government last week launched its ‘Housing for All’ plan which aims to create 300,000 new homes by the end of the decade.
The Land Development Agency will take ownership of State land capable of delivering 10,000 to 15,000 additional homes.
Property owners will not be able to advertise a short-term let unless they have received the required planning permission.
Work on 12,700 housing units commenced in the second quarter, the highest number since 2007.