Rural Life
The Minister for Housing, James Browne has announced a significant step in the review of the exempted development provisions.
The Taoiseach, Micheál Martin has said that it is "not fair to say that there is no focus on housing in rural Ireland".
Independent TD for Tipperary, Mattie McGrath, has criticised the Minister for Housing for what he...
MEP Ciaran Mullooly has today (May 19) urged local authorities to immediately reverse restrictions on one-off rural housing.
MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, has said native Irish speakers are being pushed out of Gaeltacht areas because planning permission is refused
Sinn Féin TD, Mairéad Farrell has criticised the government's decision to commence a review of the National Development Plan (NDP).
The lowest median price for a house in Ireland in the 12 months to February 2025 was in Co. Leitrim, according to the latest data on house prices
Agri Politics
Senator Victor Boyhan has called on the government to publish planning guidelines for those seeking to build a home in rural Ireland
Deputy Michael Collins described rural housing guidelines as a "semi-tortuous process that is the regulatory equivalent of waterboarding".
Independent Ireland TD, Michael Fitzmaurice has called on the government to put rural housing to the forefront of its legislative programme.
Several TD's have expressed concerns about housing developments in rural Ireland in a debate about a report from the Housing Commission.
Independent Senator Victor Boyhan has called on all political parties to make rural housing...
The cathaoirleach of Galway County Council has called for "critical" reforms to rural planning policy to support new homes on family farms.
Building a one-off home "is still the best option for many people from rural communities according to one TD.
The government has been called on to oblige local authorities to plan, deliver and support housing in rural areas.
Criticism has continued of the proposed plan to reduce emissions in transport, with one TD saying it "discriminates against rural areas".
Concerns have been raised that a draft plan on cutting emissions in transport would see the construction of rural housing discouraged.
Incoming Taoiseach, Simon Harris, should "prioritise" rural housing planning guidelines according to Senator Victor Boyhan.
There was a 27% drop in the number of one-off houses that secured planning permission in 2023 according to the CSO.
Guidelines advise local authorities to promote housing that would offer an alternative to people who might construct rural one off housing
Property
A 146ac landholding at Largatreany, Kilmacrennan, Co. Donegal, on the Wild Atlantic Way, stands out for its coastal situation
A new build designed to resemble a typical Irish cottage and its associated outbuildings is providing inspiration.
A recommendation that new rural housing should be directed towards "rural towns and villages" will be "fiercely resisted" according to a TD.
