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Planning permissions for homes fell by over 50 per cent in the first quarter in 2021 as restrictions on construction dampened activity.

Planning permissions for homes plummets by 50%

Eoin Burke-Kennedy
June 11, 2021, 12:12

Latest CSO planning data highlights Covid-related collapse in activity

The Goatstown development will accommodate 698 students.

Green light for 700-bed student scheme in south Dublin

Gordon Deegan
June 8, 2021, 19:14

Bord Pleanála grants permission despite local opposition

File image of the proposed plans for the incinerator in Ringaskiddy, Co Cork.

Local group seeks court orders requiring Cork incinerator proposal to start afresh

Mary Carolan
June 8, 2021, 17:21

Indaver Ireland has been seeking since 2001 to build the incinerator

The Irish Academy of Engineering has called call on the Government to scrutinise planning laws, including criteria for granting permission and objecting, and access to the Irish and European courts

2:58 Failing to learn from mistakes will risk €116bn development plan - engineers

Barry O'Halloran
June 8, 2021, 06:00

They recommend that each project’s approved budget should include not just the construction cost but also elements such as maintenance and risk mitigation

A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Photograph: Drew Angerer/Getty Images

Stocktake: CEO optimism hits new heights

Proinsias O'Mahony
June 8, 2021, 00:00

CEO confidence has historically worked as a contrarian indicator

Kingspan chief executive Gene Murtagh

Kingspan completes new €700m revolving credit facility

Charlie Taylor
June 1, 2021, 10:18

Five-year facility matures in May 2026, with an extension option for a further two years

On the boil. Photograph: iStock

Stocktake: Bubbly stocks may continue ‘bubbling up further’

Proinsias O'Mahony
June 1, 2021, 00:00

‘Many similarities’ between today’s US market and the late 1990s tech bubble

Irish house builder Glenveagh expects to deliver 1,150 new housing units this year. Photograph: iStock

House prices could rise by 5% this year, Glenveagh boss warns

Ciara O'Brien
May 27, 2021, 08:16

Company on track to build 1,150 homes this year

US president Joe Biden: The $1.9 trillion recovery plan in which construction of all kinds is key is set for take-off. Photograph: Stefani Reynolds/New York Times/Bloomberg

Building material shortages loom as US mops up supply

May 25, 2021, 05:25

Cantillon: Logic leaks out through insulation products made from petrochemicals

Pipe manufacturer Wavin has told customers to expect longer lead times to fill orders. File photograph: Getty

2:50 Problems mount for builders as suppliers close order books

Barry O'Halloran
May 24, 2021, 05:40

Deepening raw-materials difficulty due to accelerating global demand as economies reopen

Bernard White, of Gorey, Co Wexford, is seeking damages in excess of €1.5 million from loss of earnings, as well as damages for negligence, deceit and misrepresentation, from Michele Kearney, a member of the family that owns the Sepam Group, an engineering and construction business based in Clonmel, Co Tipperary

3:54 Accountant arrested over bounced cheque in Qatar sues former employer

Colm Keena
May 22, 2021, 05:44

Bernard White claims Sepam issued signed cheque without funds to support it

The planned development was to be built about 1km outside Gorey. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw

2:05 Major housing development on outskirts of Gorey denied planning

Seán McCárthaigh
May 20, 2021, 20:54

Scheme of 363 homes denied due to its poor design and layout and lack of facilities

Ulster Bank’s index for the construction sector as a whole rose to 49.3 in April, up from a March reading of 30.9. Photograph: Colin Keegan/Collins

2:37 House-building rebounds strongly following easing of restrictions

Eoin Burke-Kennedy
May 17, 2021, 06:00

Ulster Bank’s April PMI shows sector continued to face severe supply-chain disruption

Architect image of new buildings at O’Devaney Gardens, close to Phoenix Park. Image: Bartra Capital

1:50 Bartra to lodge plans for €400m O’Devaney Gardens scheme

Gordon Deegan
May 15, 2021, 05:11

Development consists of 1,047 residential units across 10 blocks up to 14 storeys tall

The case was admitted to the fast-track Commercial Court. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien

Citywest housing delayed by site ownership dispute, court told

May 11, 2021, 16:43

Two companies claim ownership of three-acre site beside Citywest Hotel

An Bord Pleanála said it needed extra resources to deal with a major upsurge in legal cases taken against its decisions, which had risen to 83 last year. File photograph: Getty Images

2:59 Planning board ‘significantly underestimated’ strategic housing work

Ken Foxe
May 11, 2021, 05:50

More staff needed to deal with ‘predicted surge in applications’, An Bord Pleanála says

Mr Justice Richard Humphreys overturned tAn Bord Pleanála’s permission decision in favour of O’Flynn Construction Company. Photograph: iStock

High Court overturns permission for 123 apartments in Co Cork

Mary Carolan
May 10, 2021, 16:26

Residents association last year challenged board’s approval for Ballincollig development

Ireland should be focusing on compact growth in future residential development. Photograph: Kate Geraghty

6:37 ‘Compact’ growth key to future residential development

Kevin Nowlan
May 10, 2021, 08:04

Options to upcycle and repurpose existing buildings bring major environmental gains

The number of scheme dwellings was down 21 per cent from 2,842 to 2,245

Housing completions down ‘but not as bad as feared’

Charlie Taylor
May 6, 2021, 15:56

New dwelling completions down 20.1% on annual basis

The Irish housing market has traditionally been short of stable, professional, long-term institutional landlords to service rental demand.

Institutional investment in housing sends Government running for cover

May 6, 2021, 06:33

Anxiety about investment funds will vanish if Government delivers on housing targets

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