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OECD: Long-term reforms needed to solve housing crisis

Long-term reforms in land use, taxation, and construction productivity are required as Ireland’s housing market continues to struggle with affordability…

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Building communities at scale

As Respond, an approved housing body and service provider, continues to ramp up its large-scale developments (LSDs), eolas Magazine explores…

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Ethical and responsible AI for the housing sector

Rachel Finn, Director of Managed Services and Head of Irish Operations at Trilateral Research, outlines a practical vision for implementing…

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Enhancing housing options for an ageing Ireland

Ireland is rightly proud of being the first WHO-recognised age-friendly country in the world but if we are to continue…

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Budget 2026 and the housing crisis

As housing becomes increasingly unaffordable, Budget 2026 represents a full-scale embrace of supply-side economics; using tax incentives to stimulate supply,…

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Social and cost rental progress

At the Oaklee AGM held on 9 October 2025, the Oaklee Annual Report was presented for the year 2024/25. The…

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Planning and Development Act 2024 and residential construction

Paul Hogan, Assistant Secretary in the Department of Housing, discusses the Planning and Development Act 2024 and its implications for…

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Housing in 2025

Ireland’s housing market is undergoing significant change, with new homes being built at pace, vacancy rates improving, and property prices…

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Repurposing with purpose: North and East Housing Association

North and East Housing Association (NEHA) is emerging as one of Ireland’s leading voices in housing regeneration. With a strong…

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Private rental sector reforms

In October 2025, Minister for Housing James Browne TD sought approval for legislation on private rental sector reforms which are…

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