Tag Archives: Eoin Ó Broin

The Irish government is advancing a significant overhaul of Rent Pressure Zone (RPZ) regulations, aiming to balance tenant protections with measures intended to stimulate housing development and attract investment. The proposed changes, set to be presented to the Cabinet, have sparked a robust debate among policymakers, housing advocates, and landlord associations. Under the new framework, the current 2% annual cap …

The Government fell short of its target for new social housing construction last year, delivering more than 1,400 fewer homes than planned under the Housing for All strategy. Minister for Housing James Browne acknowledged the shortfall, stating that each local authority is now expected to make every effort to hit their 2025 goals. The 2023 goal was to deliver 9,300 …