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These figures tell the real story of Fianna Fáil’s impact on housing

These figures tell the real story of Fianna Fáil’s impact on housing

In 2020, about half of all houses appeared in an estate agent’s window for sale; in 2025, that figure was fewer than one in three

19.05.2026 20

The Irish Times

Lorcan Sirr

‘Shedsit’ garden cabins could become a rental black market

Housing without planning permission in back gardens is a prime example of a government accepting a populist idea without proper interrogation

27.04.2026 20

The Irish Times

Lorcan Sirr

Ireland is ‘delivering’ more social homes, but that doesn’t mean it is building them

Tipperary directly built just three new social houses. Dublin managed 72

21.04.2026 20

The Irish Times

Lorcan Sirr

Ireland’s plans to deliver housing and infrastructure are a roll of the dice

Judicial reviews are increasing – but it is not Nimby residents’ associations who are behind them

19.03.2026 30

The Irish Times

Lorcan Sirr