Yesterday, President Michael D Higgins spoke out, describing the housing crisis as the country's greatest failure.
Figures from the Department of Housing show just over 5-thousand-2-hundred social housing units were built last year.
The homes were built by local authorities and Approved Housing Bodies.
Senior Lecturer in Housing at Technological University Dublin, Dr Lorcan Sirr, says councils should have more influence on housing in their local area.
New Operator at Wicklow Gaol Brings A Reopening Date Closer
Major refurbishment works at the Wicklow tourist site are nearing completion.
Investigations Continue Into Armed Chase and Crash in Kilcoole
Two men armed with baseball bats chased a man down centre of Kilcoole village on Tuesday evening.
Former US Marine Jailed After Grooming and Abusing Wicklow Teen
The accused absconded to America when on bail, was apprehended and brought back to Ireland in December 2025.
Wicklow Property Prices Rise by €7,500 In One Year
Increased supply isn’t reducing demand; homes in Wicklow go sale agreed in just under three months on average.
Peter Thiel Event Will Not Go Ahead In Wicklow Hotel
Powerscourt Estate, where the five-star Powerscourt Hotel and Spa is located, announced the Dialog event has been cancelled - with relief.
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