Luxembourg landlord Marc Godart, who evicted tenants last August and advertised their rooms on Airbnb, attempted to turn the apartments into a 16-bedroom aparthotel but had the planning application rejected by An Bord Pleanála. The decision letter states the proposed development would be “contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development” of Dublin. It also … Read more
A new apartment plan has been lodged for the St Vincent’s site in Fairview, promising to transform the area with affordable housing and community facilities. The highly anticipated 811-apartment development has been submitted to Dublin City Council by Hines Ireland and APG Asset Management, in partnership with Dublin Simon Community. The proposal aims to create … Read more
The Irish Government’s tenant-in-situ scheme, which aims to protect tenants from eviction by allowing them to buy their homes while they continue to live in them, has come under fire for its lack of resources and detail. Critics argue that the scheme does not provide enough support and funding for tenants to participate effectively, and … Read more
Controversial landlord and property tycoon, [NAME], has recently come under scrutiny for his vast property portfolio, which was largely bought with funding from Luxembourg. The businessman, who owns a range of properties throughout the country, has been accused of exploiting the housing crisis for his own personal gain, and has been labelled as one of … Read more
Dog walkers in Dublin will have to exercise more restraint to preserve ground-nesting birds on North Bull Island. The Dublin City Council’s new access management plan demands dogs kept on leads in most areas, with a dedicated off-leash spot kept away from bathing and bird-nesting areas. Those who infringe could face a fine of €150 … Read more
Dublin, the capital city of Ireland, is facing the prospect of years of traffic disruption as Eirgrid, the national electricity grid operator, announces plans for major electricity works. The proposed works, which will involve the construction of new overhead power lines and substations, are aimed at improving the capacity and reliability of the electricity network … Read more
A firefighter’s claim that he should be paid for working 24/7 due to being on call 365 days a year has been rejected by an Australian court. The case has ignited debate about the nature of on-call work and whether employees in certain professions are entitled to be compensated for time spent waiting to be … Read more