A FIRST-of-its-kind housing solution for Carlow people who were previously homeless was announced last week. Housing and homeless charity the Peter McVerry Trust is now active in Carlow and has provided a long-term accommodation to a local person who was previously homeless. The charity intends to provide four more housing units before the end of […]
The MATCH-UP project aims to improve low carbon interchanges at local level to improve public transport by learning from our Interregional partners. The Southern Regional Assembly is delighted to release the MATCH-UP project 10 Minute Town Video and the MATCH-UP 10 Minute Town Framework full report which was inspired by learnings from the Interregional partners […]
Council has given the green light to plans for the development of over 1,000 residential units in Dublin. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL has given the green light to plans for 1,102 residential units made up of 992 build-to-rent apartments and 110 apartments on the outskirts of Dublin. The plan by Shorevale Investments for the Royal Liver […]
Today sees the launch of Clúid Housing’s Annual Report 2019. It has been a record year for Clúid who now support almost 20,000 residents in 7,583 homes. In the Annual Clúid Housing report, Chairperson Mark Shakespear made the following statement, “Clúid provides quality housing and services for a diverse range of people across Ireland. Our […]
Mayo County Council have been directed under Circular 18/2020 dated 26th June 2020, to offer local authority borrowers who consider themselves to be in need of the financial support, related to the continuing COVID-19 situation, the option of a further additional mortgage repayment break for 3 months. As set out in Circular 9/2020, a mortgage […]
The First Fix Free scheme aims to help reduce the amount of water wasted through leaks on customers’ properties. Irish Water estimates that nearly 145 million litres of water per day have been saved as a result of this scheme to the end of Q1 2019. If we have contacted you about a suspected leak […]
Threshold has dealt with 669 cases in Limerick over past year National Housing Charity Threshold has carried out 4,357 actions in relation to 669 cases since it opened its Limerick outreach service just a year ago. The most common issues raised by tenants in Limerick over the last year include tenancy terminations (22 per cent), advice […]
Vacanthomes.ie that has been developed by Mayo County Council on behalf of the local government sector, as a central portal for individuals to anonymously log possible vacant properties and alert local authorities who can then follow up with the owners to see whether the house can be re-used quickly. The website will also provide some […]
The national housing and homeless charity, Peter McVerry Trust, has announced that it has opened its first social housing scheme in Cork. The charity is working in partnership with Cork County Council to deliver homes for people on the social housing waiting list including those who are, or at risk of becoming, homeless. Delivering Social […]
Following on from last year’s launch of ‘green loans’ by The Irish League of Credit Unions credit unions in conjunction with Retrofit Ireland and financial institutions like Bank of Ireland and AIB, An Post is to launch a new green loan scheme. The proposed launch of the ‘Green Hub’ by An Post will provide end-to-end […]
Dublin City Council has been granted permission by the Government for three of social housing developments to re-start construction. It had applied to allow 11 sites resume construction. This could open the way for more councils to do the same as the Government considers allowing social housing developments which are near completion to resume construction.. […]
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, Fingal and South Dublin County Councils have come together with Approved Housing Bodies at the inaugural meeting of a Regional Forum to discuss continued partnership opportunities and enhance the delivery of housing. Catherine Keenan, Director of Housing, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, who hosted the inaugural meeting said “Local
The report below contains the most recent housing data, including residential planning permissions, commencements, housing guarantee registrations, new homes available, and purchase and rental price indices. The latest figures show that Planning Permissions (Q3 2019) were up 17% year-on-year and Commencement Notices were up 17% in December 2019. Download full the report
Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council’s innovative housing project at Georges Place Dún Laoghaire has achieved significant recognition across many sectors since its completion in June 2018. The project, which involves the construction of 12 rapid delivery houses, has previously received awards from The Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland, The Irish Council for Social
Fingal, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown and South Dublin County Councils have come together with Approved Housing Bodies at the inaugural meeting of a Regional Forum to discuss continued partnership opportunities and enhance the delivery of housing. Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, Fingal and South Dublin County Councils have come together with Approved Housing Bodies at the inaugural
Wicklow County Council is inviting applications for funding under the terms of the Housing Adaption Grants, Housing Aid for Older People Grants and Mobility Aid Grants. Funding will be allocated to applicants on the basis of the following priorities: Priority One: Applicants who are terminally ill or mainly dependent on family or a carer, or […]
A new, government-commissioned report sets out a plan to develop a “sustainable community” in the Kilmainham-Inchicore area. The Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government commissioned it to “identify the needs of Inchicore-Kilmainham from a strategic social and community perspective”, the report says. Jack Nolan, a retired Garda assistant commissioner, met with
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, in partnership with the Land Development Agency, has submitted an application for approval to An Bord Pleanála on 29th January 2020, in accordance with Section 175 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, for the development of circa 9.69 hectares of land zoned for residential development within the Woodbrook–Shanganagh
Esri’s digital mapping technology used by local authority to manage housing, planning, finance, property management, roads, environment and customer service Tech is enabling Council to complete double the number of housing inspections per year Council has created a number of engaging story maps to promote tourism in the region Esri Ireland, the market leader in […]
Fingal County Council has commenced an extensive consultation process in Donabate as part of our plans to create an Urban Framework Plan (UFP) for the town. This Urban Framework Plan seeks to provide a vision for the Donabate town centre which will improve and enhance the Main Street area and guide careful urban improvement. It […]