ESB says crews are working to restore power in areas in Sligo, Tuam, Ennis and Athlone

Most callers who contacted Threshold were working professionals, with 46% stating wages as main source of income

New design standards reducing the minimum size of apartments were issued by James Browne last week

Property regulator imposed sanction after complaint over €50,000 paid to him by company for land purchase

Study examines how different types of communities shape attitudes towards immigration

Simon Communities of Ireland report finds only 32 properties available to rent within the discretionary rate of HAP

Proposed amendments would allow developers with planning permission to apply to build smaller and more apartments

Fingal County Council has exhausted its budget for the scheme, having purchased 33 homes

There's a fear among many architects that high-density, small-space living is unsustainable and does not serve the long-term needs of anyone except those who have no other choice. Photograph: iStock

More than 50,000 apartments are approved in Dublin alone, but could now be built with less floor space than originally agreed

Children hospitalised due to effects of mould which permeates 1950s buildings, including soft furnishings and toys

Eight minimum size studio apartments would fit into one tennis court

Agent for Limerick auctioneers said they had ‘helped purchasers’ before using splits

Council asked to cease any further expenditure on legal cases, Oireachtas committee hears

Social Democrats say Government has done nothing to stop market actors pushing up house prices