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Louth on top as local authorities ranked on housing delivery

Louth on top as local authorities ranked on housing delivery

Mon, 24 Aug, 2026

A new league table ranking local authorities on their performance in delivering new and additional housing has been published, with Louth coming out on top

'Frustrated' Simon Harris announces new derelict sites tax to be administered by Revenue

'Frustrated' Simon Harris announces new derelict sites tax to be administered by Revenue

Sun, 14 Jun, 2026

The latest estimates indicate there were about 19,438 residential derelict properties across the State at the end of 2025.

'It didn't work out, no regrets': Sheridan concedes he can't get support to make ballot

'It didn't work out, no regrets': Sheridan concedes he can't get support to make ballot

Mon, 22 Sep, 2025

While Mr Sheridan has the support of two local authorities - Kerry and Tipperary - he has now run out of options to secure two more

Six local authorities decline to nominate a presidential election candidate

Six local authorities decline to nominate a presidential election candidate

Tue, 16 Sep, 2025

The presidential election will be held on Friday, October 24th.

Family of seven take court action over authority's refusal to accept they are homeless

Family of seven take court action over authority's refusal to accept they are homeless

Mon, 12 Aug, 2024

They claim that since they moved into the property five years ago, which was provided for them by the local authority, their health has been adversely affected due to dampness and mould in the house.