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 …
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Opposition parties in Ireland have urged the government to permit a conscience vote on a forthcoming Dáil motion aimed at halting the Central Bank of Ireland’s facilitation of Israeli bond sales. The motion, introduced by the Social Democrats and supported by Sinn Féin, Labour, and People Before Profit/Solidarity, seeks to prevent the Central Bank from approving Israeli government bonds for …
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The number of rental properties available under the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) Scheme has continued to shrink since December 2024, according to the latest report by the Simon Communities of Ireland. The quarterly Locked Out of the Market survey, which reviewed rental availability across 16 locations during three dates in March 2025, identified only 41 properties within HAP discretionary limits. …
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