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Government launches plan to encourage development of data centres

Government launches plan to encourage development of data centres

Tue, 13 Jan, 2026

Ministers Peter Burke and Darragh O’Brien launched the Large Energy User Action Plan.
Ireland should use EU presidency to 'lead on renewable energy’

Ireland should use EU presidency to 'lead on renewable energy’

Thu, 08 Jan, 2026

Wind Energy Ireland said this offered an opportunity to ‘show real leadership’ on renewable energy in Europe.
'There isn't a quick fix solution for the M50', O'Brien says

'There isn't a quick fix solution for the M50', O'Brien says

Thu, 04 Dec, 2025

The Minister for Transport said the road is carrying 150,000 cars a day.
McDonald and Bacik criticise Taoiseach’s absence from Dáil

McDonald and Bacik criticise Taoiseach’s absence from Dáil

Tue, 25 Nov, 2025

Transport and Energy Minister Darragh O’Brien said Micheál Martin was on government business
Two men killed in Meath collision named locally

Two men killed in Meath collision named locally

Tue, 25 Nov, 2025

Both men were pronounced dead at the scene.
Minister ‘hopeful’ MetroLink planning will not be challenged

Minister ‘hopeful’ MetroLink planning will not be challenged

Thu, 02 Oct, 2025

Various Metro projects for the capital have been proposed in recent decades, but none has yet proceeded to build stage.
Government to legislate to raise passenger cap at Dublin Airport

Government to legislate to raise passenger cap at Dublin Airport

Tue, 30 Sep, 2025

The 32 million passenger cap has long come under legal and political scrutiny.
Minister dismisses criticisms of Dublin metro by billionaires O’Leary and Desmond

Minister dismisses criticisms of Dublin metro by billionaires O’Leary and Desmond

Sun, 10 Aug, 2025

Darragh O’Brien said the MetroLink ‘would not be replaced by self-driving cars’, as suggested by Dermot Desmond.
I do not think McGregor is fit to be president of Ireland, Minister says

I do not think McGregor is fit to be president of Ireland, Minister says

Sun, 10 Aug, 2025

His comments came after MMA fighter Conor McGregor said he is considering a legal challenge to the eligibility rules for presidential elections.
Speaker tells minister to offer ‘facts not opinions’ when addressing Assembly

Speaker tells minister to offer ‘facts not opinions’ when addressing Assembly

Tue, 13 May, 2025

Edwin Poots said comments by Caoimhe Archibald in relation to the north south interconnector were not ‘appropriate’.
Claim of 40,000 new-builds has not damaged trust in Government – O’Brien

Claim of 40,000 new-builds has not damaged trust in Government – O’Brien

Mon, 07 Apr, 2025

Data published by the Central Statistics Office revealed that only 30,330 new homes were completed last year
Minister meets Attorney General over Dublin Airport passenger cap

Minister meets Attorney General over Dublin Airport passenger cap

Mon, 07 Apr, 2025

Darragh O’Brien was speaking at the opening of Dublin Airport’s solar farm
Homelessness hits record high as minister rolls back pledge

Homelessness hits record high as minister rolls back pledge

Fri, 28 Feb, 2025

Housing Minister James Browne appeared to roll back on a Government commitment to end homelessness by 2030.
New Housing Minister Browne signals slow down on homelessness pledge

New Housing Minister Browne signals slow down on homelessness pledge

Fri, 28 Feb, 2025

James Browne said he would not be putting a deadline on ending homelessness.
Minister accuses opposition parties of ‘politicising’ Storm Éowyn response

Minister accuses opposition parties of ‘politicising’ Storm Éowyn response

Mon, 27 Jan, 2025

Sinn Féin, Social Democrats and Aontú are all calling for an early return of the Dáil.
Court refuses to allow challenge over law enabling fast-tracked asylum seeker housing

Court refuses to allow challenge over law enabling fast-tracked asylum seeker housing

Tue, 10 Dec, 2024

The judge said Patrick McGreal’s case lacked the necessary factual engagement to be allowed to continue.
More homeless families relying on Salvation Army in Dublin

More homeless families relying on Salvation Army in Dublin

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

A record 205 families took refuge in The Salvation Army’s three family hubs across the capital, compared to 173 in 2022.
Sinn Féin calls for end to Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil ‘stranglehold’ on housing

Sinn Féin calls for end to Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil ‘stranglehold’ on housing

Sat, 23 Nov, 2024

‘The only way to fix housing is to change the government,’ Sinn Féin’s Eoin Ó Broin said
O’Brien criticised for not publishing homelessness figures before election

O’Brien criticised for not publishing homelessness figures before election

Thu, 21 Nov, 2024

The latest figures show there were 14,760 people, including 4,561 children, accessing such services in September – record highs for both metrics.
Housing targets do not include goals for social and affordable homes

Housing targets do not include goals for social and affordable homes

Tue, 05 Nov, 2024

The coalition leaders have agreed a target of 50,500 homes a year on average between 2025 and 2030.
Cabinet to agree ‘more challenging’ housing targets of 50,000 a year

Cabinet to agree ‘more challenging’ housing targets of 50,000 a year

Tue, 05 Nov, 2024

Senior government figures emphasised the importance of showing the public how new housing targets could be reached.
Simon Harris says election should not be an ‘auction’ on housing targets

Simon Harris says election should not be an ‘auction’ on housing targets

Sat, 26 Oct, 2024

The Taoiseach said the Government would exceed its overall target and the total figure would be ‘well upwards towards 40,000’
Number of homeless people reaches new record of 14,760

Number of homeless people reaches new record of 14,760

Fri, 25 Oct, 2024

There was a rise in the September figures of almost two per cent.
‘It is delusion’: Opposition hits out at Minister for Housing in testy Dáil debate

‘It is delusion’: Opposition hits out at Minister for Housing in testy Dáil debate

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

Labour leader Ivana Bacik said that the housing crisis was holding back the country.
Doubts over plans to publish housing targets ahead of general election

Doubts over plans to publish housing targets ahead of general election

Wed, 23 Oct, 2024

Darragh O’Brien was due to publish new housing targets for next year and the years ahead.
Challenges exist around housing affordability, O’Brien says

Challenges exist around housing affordability, O’Brien says

Fri, 18 Oct, 2024

Residential property prices have risen by 10.1 per cent in the year to August, latest figures have shown.
Government to publish revised housing targets in coming weeks

Government to publish revised housing targets in coming weeks

Fri, 27 Sep, 2024

They will include new targets for social, affordable, rental and private ownership homes.
Minister calls for focus on facts as Simon Harris immigration ‘dog whistle’ criticised

Minister calls for focus on facts as Simon Harris immigration ‘dog whistle’ criticised

Mon, 23 Sep, 2024

Roderic O’Gorman said that asylum seekers have no entitlement to housing supports or homeless accommodation.
Taoiseach says house prices ‘are still too high for too many’

Taoiseach says house prices ‘are still too high for too many’

Fri, 20 Sep, 2024

Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien said that Ireland was ‘bucking a trend’ by seeing its construction sector continue to grow.
Government accused of handing tax break to those with ‘gold-plated’ pensions

Government accused of handing tax break to those with ‘gold-plated’ pensions

Thu, 19 Sep, 2024

Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty criticised the decision to increase the Standard Fund Threshold (SFT).
TDs have right to know who gave go-ahead for €336,000 bike shed – O’Brien

TDs have right to know who gave go-ahead for €336,000 bike shed – O’Brien

Thu, 19 Sep, 2024

The massive cost of the 18-bike shelter was again raised in the Dáil on Thursday.
Darragh O’Brien rejects that housing lost out in budget funding

Darragh O’Brien rejects that housing lost out in budget funding

Wed, 10 Jul, 2024

The Housing Minister said further funding would be needed if housing targets are increased.
People tired of Sinn Féin’s failure to present alternatives, O’Brien says

People tired of Sinn Féin’s failure to present alternatives, O’Brien says

Mon, 10 Jun, 2024

Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien said the Government was making progress over housing shortages.
Minister for Housing accused of spinning damning housing report

Minister for Housing accused of spinning damning housing report

Thu, 23 May, 2024

Sinn Féin's housing spokesperson Pearse Doherty and Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien clashed in the Dáil on Thursday
Fianna Fáil minister puts emphasis on future after Stardust families’ criticism

Fianna Fáil minister puts emphasis on future after Stardust families’ criticism

Wed, 24 Apr, 2024

Stardust campaigner Antoinette Keegan said former taoiseach Charlie Haughey’s son Sean ‘shouldn’t have spoke’ to the Dáil
Housing plan update gives ‘real grounds for hope’, Taoiseach says

Housing plan update gives ‘real grounds for hope’, Taoiseach says

Wed, 24 Apr, 2024

Simon Harris said the boost of supply has not yet had an impact on housing affordability as they were still catching up with demand.
State help for first-time buyers ‘unprecedented’ - Minister for Housing

State help for first-time buyers ‘unprecedented’ - Minister for Housing

Mon, 29 Jan, 2024

Darragh O’Brien said that, despite ‘good momentum’, he is ‘acutely aware’ of the number of homeless people in Ireland.
Slight dip in emergency accommodation figures over December

Slight dip in emergency accommodation figures over December

Fri, 26 Jan, 2024

There were 13,318 people, including 3,962 children, accessing such services in December.
Housing target exceeded but Taoiseach says government must do better

Housing target exceeded but Taoiseach says government must do better

Thu, 25 Jan, 2024

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar admitted that the government needs to ‘do better’ this year and next year.
O'Brien admits ‘major challenges’ to housing affordability

O'Brien admits ‘major challenges’ to housing affordability

Thu, 07 Dec, 2023

Richard Boyd Barrett told the Minister for Housing that people are struggling to find housing ‘at every level’
Government approves €15m emergency funding for Peter McVerry trust

Government approves €15m emergency funding for Peter McVerry trust

Tue, 28 Nov, 2023

The Peter McVerry Trust said earlier in the year that it was experiencing cashflow pressures.
Housing schemes expanded as Government says its plan is gathering momentum

Housing schemes expanded as Government says its plan is gathering momentum

Tue, 14 Nov, 2023

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said the Government was ‘making real progress’ in tackling the housing crisis.
Government criticised amid ‘record high number of homeless children’

Government criticised amid ‘record high number of homeless children’

Fri, 27 Oct, 2023

Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien said housing supply is ‘going in the right direction’.

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