#HousingCrisis

by FRG.ie Admin on Feb 11th, 2022 - 1763 Views

  Weekly Planning List 05/22 (31/01/2022-04/02/2022) All applications received will be considered by the Planning Authority to determine their validity in accordance with Planning and Development Regulations 2001.  Any application pending validation listed hereunder, and subsequently declared... 

by Stephen Davis on Jun 25th, 2021 - 2443 Views

Five million Euro for restoration of Dublin City Council flats. The Department of Housing and the County Council announced Wednesday that €5 million has been put aside for the restoration of 100 derelict flats before the end of 2021. The flats include ones located at Pearse House, Oliver Bond House... 

by Ross Murray on Jul 2nd, 2019 - 2064 Views

Tents at the Red Cow M50 junction – In this article, Ross Murray opines about the state of Ireland’s housing crisis and wonders have we really moved on from the dark days of the 19th Century?    No Fixed Abode – In this article, Ross Murray opines about Ireland’s housing... 

by Ross Murray on Jul 13th, 2018 - 5859 Views

  Developments in D8 – Homes Where Art Thou?  Ross Murray examines the planning permissions for Dublin 8 period for the last 2 years and reveals the absence of residential builds in favour of Student Accommodation and Hotels Development projects in Dublin 8 over the next period will... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Jul 20th, 2016 - 2080 Views

Yesterday the Government launched “Rebuilding Ireland – an Action Plan for Housing and Homelessness”. The “Plan” is to build more homes, utilise existing housing, improve the rental sector, address homelessness and accelerate social housing. An Taoiseach, Mr. Enda Kenny,... 

by Alan Finn on Jun 1st, 2016 - 2811 Views

We have a serious problem regarding homelessness in Ireland today. It’s heartbreaking to witness people and families struggling to keep a roof under their heads. Should banks be allowed to evict tenants regardless if they have a contract with an ex landlord? Why put out a family on the streets... 

by Alan Finn on Oct 29th, 2015 - 2477 Views

Is Temporary Good Enough Now? Having been homeless myself I know what it feels like not having a permanent roof over my head.  Now, 10 years later, homelessness in Ireland is a serious problem. We are now seeing people of all ages and families on our streets. Families through no fault of their own...