Murder investigation into man’s death believed to be linked to ‘brutal’ attack on priest in Co Down
Man (30s) arrested in connection with death of man following earlier assault on priest in Downpatrick
Storm Floris: 200 premises still without power in west after unseasonable high winds
ESB says crews are working to restore power in areas in Sligo, Tuam, Ennis and Athlone
Majority of calls to housing charity concerned about tenancy being ended
Most callers who contacted Threshold were working professionals, with 46% stating wages as main source of income
Sinn Féin calls on Minister to back up claim apartment standards compare favourably with Europe
New design standards reducing the minimum size of apartments were issued by James Browne last week
Estate agent pays €10,000 penalty for using deposit funds given to him by client
Property regulator imposed sanction after complaint over €50,000 paid to him by company for land purchase
People in disadvantaged communities have more negative attitude towards immigration, ESRI report finds
Study examines how different types of communities shape attitudes towards immigration
Homes available to rent on State HAP social scheme fall by nearly a quarter
Simon Communities of Ireland report finds only 32 properties available to rent within the discretionary rate of HAP
Laws to fast-track apartment size changes could result in High Court challenges, lawyers warn
Proposed amendments would allow developers with planning permission to apply to build smaller and more apartments
‘The stress is inhumane’: Second Dublin council pauses scheme to buy homes of tenants at risk of homelessness
Fingal County Council has exhausted its budget for the scheme, having purchased 33 homes
‘We should be making homes, not units’: Smaller apartments plan could lead to more planning delays and few savings, experts warn
There's a fear among many architects that high-density, small-space living is unsustainable and does not serve the long-term needs of anyone except those who have no other choice. Photograph: iStock
Developers with permission for apartments will not need fresh application to change plans in line with new standards
More than 50,000 apartments are approved in Dublin alone, but could now be built with less floor space than originally agreed
‘Heartbreak after heartbreak’: Sallynoggin residents protest mouldy, damp council flat conditions
Children hospitalised due to effects of mould which permeates 1950s buildings, including soft furnishings and toys
Smaller apartments, fewer windows and lifts: What are the planned changes to housing rules?
Eight minimum size studio apartments would fit into one tennis court
Estate agent offered to put kitchen down as ‘extra’ so home qualified for Help to Buy
Agent for Limerick auctioneers said they had ‘helped purchasers’ before using splits
Arts Council almost doubles legal costs on botched IT project
Council asked to cease any further expenditure on legal cases, Oireachtas committee hears