Only top income earners can afford to buy homes in Ireland, says developer
High production costs linked to higher space and quality standards has made housing unaffordable for most income groups, says Brian Moran of Hines
Dermot O'Leary
The two big reasons why it is so hard to say how many homes we need
There are numerous estimates of how many homes Ireland has to build. But which one is right?
Housing starts surge to almost 18,000 in April
Increase takes total for the 12 months to April above 50,000 but that might not translate into 50,000 completions in a year
First shots fired in the Government’s budget battles
With spending promises already flooding in, expect another bazooka budget this year as the Coalition gears up for a general election
Irish house prices accelerate for fifth month in a row
Latest CSO residential property price index shows prices rose by 5.4% on an annual basis in January
Locking future governments into prudent budgeting marks a new departure
Budget 2024: McGrath’s creation of two new long-term investment funds places significant obstacle in way of future finance ministers who might be tempted to splurge for political reasons
Non-EU bus drivers permitted to work to tackle recruitment crisis
Department of Enterprise says drivers must receive a minimum annual wage of €30,000 based on a 39-hour week
Less tax from Big Tech worse threat than job cuts, Goodbody says
Reports forecasts core economic growth of just 0.7 per cent this year with a growing focus on housing as commencements slow
Covid-19: Requirement for masks in schools should be removed now, says Ryan
Taoiseach Micheál Martin says he will wear a face mask even if rules are eased
Will the price of Irish houses just keep on rising?
Cliff Taylor: key policy challenge is to provide a supply of homes at more affordable prices
Trade unions to press for significant pay increases amid rising living costs
Employers brace for pay claims as Ictu says it will advise members to seek 5.5% raise
Universal Social Charge cannot be abolished, says Donohoe
Minister for Finance denies charge had been introduced as a temporary measure
Goodbody lowers five-year equity returns estimate
Stockbroking firm sees equities delivering average 6.5% return per annum over five years
Average Irish home buyer ‘will need €90,000 income by 2023’
Goodbody economist Dermot O’Leary forecasts average house price of €343,729 after 22.5% rise
Rail staff to vote on industrial action over lack of protection against ‘thuggery’ on trains
Train personnel tell Taoiseach of abuse, threats and harassment on services
Construction labour shortage: ‘If they come, we will build it’
Cost of living barrier to attracting enough builders to Ireland, says company owner
Health workers need additional recognition for Covid pandemic, says INMO
Extra public holiday would not be of ‘big benefit’ to transport workers, says NBRU
Cliff Taylor: Are Ireland’s public finances heading for trouble?
Smart Money : Most experts are now telling Government that caution is needed in its budget plans
Transport unions urge members not to raise capacity on services beyond 75%
Return to ‘sardine-like loadings’ should not be considered or entertained, letter says
‘Drivers not for changing’ on Dublin Bus pay and work proposals
Mooted pay rises ‘far less than 15%’ in most cases, says NBRU chief Dermot O’Leary
House-building bounces back with completions at pre-Covid levels
More than 5,000 new dwelling completions recorded in Q2, CSO figures show
An economist’s view: ‘All Covid waves are not equal’
Recovery from the pandemic can be quite swift, albeit differentiated across sectors
Five reasons to be positive about Ireland’s economic prospects
The economy has taken a severe hit but there are a number of things working in our favour
Fiscal council’s critique of Coalition budgetary policy: An expert view
Government should be cut some slack given the current crisis, according to economists
Stocktake: Ires Reit share price under the spotlight
Investors should resist idea that stocks rise on good news and fall on bad news
No quick fixes: Eight ways to solve Ireland’s housing crisis
It’s been brewing for years, with lack of supply at its core. The solution lies in targeted strategies
Generation Covid: Are there short-term fixes to help young adults?
Experts believe changes are urgently needed for long-term problems
Housing completions down ‘but not as bad as feared’
New dwelling completions down 20.1% on annual basis
Impact of lockdown on housing output less than initially feared, says Goodbody
Broker expects supply of new homes this year will be 21,000 – the same as last year
Home ownership rises across State as numers renting falls
CSO data shows ‘remarkable shift’ in way we work and live, economist says
Pandemic exerts significant shift on home ownership
Plentiful savings and mortgage approvals mean more want to own a home
‘Serious concerns’ for Dublin Bus services as revenues tumble
Customer journeys halved last year, down from 142m the previous year
Covid-19: Five crucial factors behind an economic recovery
We may see a mixed effect, with some sectors booming and others badly hit
Pressure builds on Government to focus on economic reopening
Agenda: Businesses need guidance on return dates as examinership-lite process looms
Pandemic blues: Is the worst yet to come financially?
Households are in good financial shape but businesses face challenges when State supports end
Travel leaders angry at Government’s lack of post-Covid recovery plans
Extending lockdown would leave the Republic an ‘outlier’ in Europe, economist warns
Ireland risks being lockdown ‘outlier’ again if reopening is delayed
Goodbody warns current restrictions will lead to another big contraction in domestic demand
Economy set for ‘rapid rebound’ once restrictions lifted, Goodbody says
Pent-up consumer demand to fuel growth in second half, stockbroking firm predicts
Lockdown restrictions cast shadow over economic outlook
Disaster of no-deal Brexit for the food and drink sector has been averted
Facebook IP move highlights Irish corporation tax risks
Social-media giant liquidating three Irish holding companies and moving IP back to US
Can house prices hold up after Covid-19?
Smart Money: Prices resilient so far, but next year could bring a different story
Late-night, early morning buses and trains proposed to allow longer shopping days
NBRU tells Minister a once-off timetable could be introduced for Christmas
Jack Charlton and WHO’s Michael Ryan win presidential awards
Distinguished Service Award for the Irish Abroad recognises diaspora’s achievements
No buses available for special services for hospital workers, NTA says
Authority responds amid reports of healthcare workers being left at bus stops
Economists warn GDP will fall again because of Level 5 restrictions
Call for Government to show how successive waves of opening and closing the economy can be avoided
Government’s more severe scenario points to ‘long and protracted’ recovery
Economic and financial outlooks remain tied with coronavirus, and therefore unpredictable
Confusion and anger in Irish businesses at call for lockdown
NPHET has called for the whole country to be moved to the highest level of restrictions
Bus Éireann to shut many inter-city routes due to financial pressures
Services between Dublin and Cork, Belfast, Limerick and Galway will come to an end
State bodies playing role in squeezing Dublin housing market
Groups other than households bought almost half new homes in capital in last year
Will Covid make the jobs market more unfair?
Pandemic may accelerate divide between low-paid service jobs and more secure employment
Concern over capacity on school buses after new Covid-19 rules
NPHET advises secondary students must maintain social distancing on school buses
High compliance with rule making face coverings mandatory on public transport
Garda association and bus union both say they are not responsible for policing regulation
Gardaí given guidance on new face mask regulations hours before they become law
Masks will be mandatory, in most cases, on public transport from midnight on Sunday
Coronavirus: Number of tests carried out in State exceeds 500,000
Two more deaths confirmed and 23 new cases reported
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