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Mortgage warnings, housing on vacant public land and Microsoft’s moral victory

Mortgage warnings, housing on vacant public land and Microsoft’s moral victory

Business Today: the best news, analysis and comment from ‘The Irish Times’ business desk

By Úna McCaffreyThu May 17 2018 - 06:30

Advisory body urges State to build homes on public land

Advisory body urges State to build homes on public land

National Economic and Social Council cites former docks and rail depots as potential options

By Colin GleesonThu May 17 2018 - 05:20

Regenerating Dublin’s north inner city: 'IFSC led to ethnic cleansing'

Regenerating Dublin’s north inner city: 'IFSC led to ethnic cleansing'

Mulvey report may be the last chance for an area repeatedly left behind, locals believe

By Mark HilliardTue Apr 03 2018 - 19:01

Social housing: ‘Let’s not make the same mistakes again’

Social housing: ‘Let’s not make the same mistakes again’

There’s a danger that quick-fix ‘solutions’ to the housing crisis will create new problems

By Hugh LinehanSat Dec 16 2017 - 06:00

Former top civil servant joins MKC Communications

Former top civil servant joins MKC Communications

John Murphy served as secretary general in Richard Bruton’s department until retirement in 2016

By Mark PaulWed Nov 15 2017 - 05:00

Kenny rejects Dáil criticism of Government rent plan

Kenny rejects Dáil criticism of Government rent plan

SF and Labour say rent reviews should be linked to Consumer Price Index

By Michael O'ReganTue Dec 13 2016 - 21:55

New IFA boss to receive scaled-down salary package

New IFA boss to receive scaled-down salary package

Farmers’ lobby appoints Damian McDonald as its new director general

By Eoin Burke-KennedyWed Nov 16 2016 - 14:12

The Irish Times view: Delivery is key challenge confronting ambitious Government plan for housing and rental sector

Emphasis on reducing prices while increasing output is a delicate balancing act

Tue Jul 19 2016 - 20:00

Housing Action Plan to expand ‘affordable rental’ accommodation

Housing Action Plan to expand ‘affordable rental’ accommodation

Government wants to move sector towards large-scale investors such as pension funds

By Kitty HollandThu Jul 14 2016 - 01:00

Eamon Ryan: Poolbeg site is a chance to finally get housing right in Ireland

Eamon Ryan: Poolbeg site is a chance to finally get housing right in Ireland

The peninsula perfect location to trial new model of affordable rental housing

By Eamon RyanThu Jun 02 2016 - 11:30

Paul Keogh: housing is the fabric of our communities

Paul Keogh: housing is the fabric of our communities

Ireland cannot afford to repeat the mistakes of the past and must build sustainably

By Paul KeoghSat May 28 2016 - 05:42

Opinion: Ireland needs a clear national housing plan

Opinion: Ireland needs a clear national housing plan

Government intervention in the housing market on a large scale is required

By Simon BrookeTue Mar 29 2016 - 01:00

Benefits to the community the key to wind farm acceptance

Benefits to the community the key to wind farm acceptance

Discounted electricity bills the best way to change opinions, UK firm tells conference

By Mark HilliardThu Mar 24 2016 - 01:00

Response to homelessness offers few solutions, says Simon

Response to homelessness offers few solutions, says Simon

Charity recored 20 per cent increase in number of people seeking service

By Kitty HollandThu Dec 17 2015 - 12:47

Alan Kelly's rent control plan backed by economic group

Alan Kelly's rent control plan backed by economic group

National Economic and Social Council critical of ‘surprising’ data in DKM report

By Kitty Holland and Mary MinihanMon Nov 02 2015 - 01:00

Ex-Gilmore adviser to take up civil service post

Ex-Gilmore adviser to take up civil service post

Colm O’Reardon will become a deputy secretary general in Leo Varadkar’s department

By Mary MinihanThu Oct 01 2015 - 01:00

New vacant land levy should be modelled on the local property tax

New vacant land levy should be modelled on the local property tax

‘Student accommodation is another area where significant shortages are emerging and a rapidly increased supply is essential’

By Kieran RoseWed Aug 12 2015 - 01:02

Doodle Den is tackling inequality after school in Limerick

Doodle Den is tackling inequality after school in Limerick

Impact Journalism Day: Addressing education and inequality one afternoon at a time

By Carl O'BrienSat Jun 20 2015 - 00:22

Coalition advised that State should buy troubled buy-to-lets

Coalition advised that State should buy troubled buy-to-lets

NESC argues that properties in mortgage arrears should be used for social housing

By Kitty HollandWed May 13 2015 - 01:00

Begg praised as a true champion of workers

Begg praised as a true champion of workers

Ictu general secretary retires after 14 years in position

By Martin WallFri Mar 06 2015 - 20:19

Power to the people: why does Ireland make community energy generation so difficult?

Power to the people: why does Ireland make community energy generation so difficult?

Across Europe, communities own and run wind farms, solar panels and district heating systems

By Kate RuddockThu Mar 05 2015 - 00:02

Willie Walsh to chair new NTMA board

Willie Walsh to chair new NTMA board

Government completes early repayment of IMF loans and announces new heads for NTMA and Strategic Banking Corporation

By Charlie TaylorThu Dec 18 2014 - 13:35

Housing policy: the need to empower tenants

Many European countries have made private renting affordable and attractive

Sun Dec 07 2014 - 23:34

Mortgage plan difficult for first-time buyers - report

Mortgage plan difficult for first-time buyers - report

NESC says Central Bank proposals hardest on those renting in cities while saving

By Fiach KellyWed Dec 03 2014 - 01:00

Analysis: Social housing strategy offers little comfort to homeless

Analysis: Social housing strategy offers little comfort to homeless

Those in acute need of housing won’t see much benefit from this strategy

By Kitty HollandThu Nov 27 2014 - 07:04

Dublin property prices 24% higher in a year

Dublin property prices 24% higher in a year

CSO price index shows 2.8% increase in properties outside Dublin in October

By Pamela DuncanWed Nov 26 2014 - 11:28

Thousands will not be able to buy homes, says report

Thousands will not be able to buy homes, says report

NESC says policy should promote either home ownership or long-term rental

By Fiach Kelly and Kitty HollandWed Nov 26 2014 - 01:00

National Economic and Social council says some rent controls ‘effective’

National Economic and Social council says some rent controls ‘effective’

Reports say rent controls could lead to tens of thousands of rented properties exiting system

By Kitty HollandThu Nov 20 2014 - 01:00

ICTU chief David Begg to retire

ICTU chief David Begg to retire

Congress leader to step down in March

By Martin WallWed Sept 17 2014 - 12:19

Committed educator noted for great personal kindness

Committed educator noted for great personal kindness

Norman Gibson: December 3rd, 1931 – July 8th, 2014

Sat Aug 16 2014 - 11:27

A two-speed recovery not in the national interest

Tue Jul 01 2014 - 01:00

New report says nearly one in four Irish households ‘jobless’

New report says nearly one in four Irish households ‘jobless’

Irish proportion far higher than EU average

By Mark HilliardThu Jun 19 2014 - 01:00

Common good should be driver of economic policy

Common good should be driver of economic policy

If we learn from our many mistakes, we can create an Ireland of vision that excels on new global markets

By Tom HealyTue Feb 11 2014 - 00:01

A year of public renewal

Tue Dec 31 2013 - 01:00

Planning for the future

Fri Nov 08 2013 - 01:04

Ireland’s reputation restored, says National Economic and Social Council

Ireland’s reputation restored, says National Economic and Social Council

Organisation sees positive economic indicators

By Pamela NewenhamThu Nov 07 2013 - 01:00

Environment Committee divided on specific targets for emissions reductions by 2050

Environment Committee divided on specific targets for emissions reductions by 2050

New unpublished report also backs views of Government that Irish agriculture is a special case

By Harry McGeeTue Oct 22 2013 - 01:00

Pitting young against old

Wed May 15 2013 - 01:00

Irish experience ‘catastrophic change in circumstances’ due to economic crisis

Irish experience ‘catastrophic change in circumstances’ due to economic crisis

Report says few Irish people left untouched by economic downturn

By Pamela DuncanTue May 14 2013 - 07:30

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