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rent pressure zones
Plans to tie rents for new build apartments to inflation rate being brought to Cabinet
Under the proposal, the 2% rent cap will not apply to apartments built after a certain date.
It is understood that landlords will be allowed to reset rent between tenancies.
Sinn Féin's Eoin Ó Broin described the plan as "utter madness" and said it will introduce a four-tier rental market.
On The JournalUN Ocean Conference
Taoiseach among world leaders attending United Nations ocean summit in Nice
big beautiful bust-upElon Musk will face 'serious consequences' if he funds Democratic rivals, Trump warns
On The JournalLand Use Review
Big shift in favour of dairy farming among scenarios proposed in government's land reforms
The draft recommendations have caused anger among environmentalists and some farmers.
On The JournalFreedom Flotilla Coalition
Activist aid ship Madleen reaches Egyptian coast as it heads for Gaza
James BrowneHousing Minister pulls plug on almost 500 social homes across six sites over rising costs
On The JournalGaza
Israeli forces kill at least 36 Palestinians, says Gaza civil defence agency
A spokesperson said six people were shot dead near a US-backed aid distribution centre.
The body of Thai hostage Nattapong Pinta was recovered from the Rafah area of Gaza.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu admitted that Israel is supporting an armed group in Gaza that opposes Hamas.
robert petherIrish resident who was imprisoned in Iraq faces three 'ludicrous' legal battles, lawyer says
On The JournalNursing Homes
'Admin error' led to continued admissions at Laois nursing home at centre of RTÉ investigation
On The Journalderelict homes
Nearly 800 council houses are lying vacant in the State for over a year, according to data
Big beautiful bill
That escalated quickly: How the Trump-Musk bromance went up in flames in a matter of days
Trump is now threatening to cut all subsidies that support Musk’s businesses, which are substantial.
On The JournalWar in Ukraine
At least four dead and 20 wounded in overnight Russian drone strikes on Kyiv
On The Journalbig beautiful bust-up
Over $100b wiped off Tesla's value after spectacular war of words between Trump and Musk
On The JournalGet the popcorn
'Ingratitude'; 'Very disappointed': Trump and Musk exchange insults in public falling-out
On The JournalDrones
Greens leader calls for urgent meeting on drone use as Deliveroo launches airborne service
On The Journalenforced deportation
Justice Minister says €325,000 deportation flight to Nigeria is ‘value for money’
Jeffrey DonaldsonReview date set after ‘significant deterioration’ in Eleanor Donaldson’s medical condition
On The Journaltrump administration
Trump imposes ban on people travelling to US from 12 countries, including Afghanistan and Haiti
The order has been condemned as “racist” by Amnesty International USA.
Housing CrisisNaming new housing tsar a priority for Taoiseach but DPER 'blockage' frustrating the process
On The Journalfast fashion
Consumer groups lodge EU complaint against Shein over alleged 'deceptive' techniques
deportation flightsOver 30 people, including five children, deported to Nigeria on special chartered flight
Tina SatchwellTaoiseach commends gardaí for Satchwell investigation and says probe will be 'evaluated'
On The JournalUkraine
Trump-Putin phone call will not lead to 'immediate peace in Ukraine', US President says
Putin intends to respond “very strongly” to recent attacks on Russian planes.
On The Journalrent pressure zones
Taoiseach says decision on whether to scrap rent caps expected in next week
Leona MackenHealth Minister apologises to woman after HSE admits to ‘failings’ over cancer diagnosis
On The Journalattic conversions
Govt considers making attic conversions and house extensions for elderly relatives exempt from planning
