Rural Life
One-off rural housing 'still best option for many people' - TD
Building a one-off home “is still the best option for many people from rural communities who are struggling to get...
Rural Housing
Rural Life
Government urged to require councils to support rural housing
The government has been called on to oblige local authorities to plan, deliver and support housing in rural areas. Victor...
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Continued strong demand for land from farmers
There is a continued strong demand for land from farmers, according to agricultural development manager (south-east and midlands) at Bank...
Rural Life
Transport proposal 'discriminates against rural areas' - TD
Criticism has continued of the government’s proposed plan to reduce emissions from the transport sector, with one TD saying the...
Rural Life
Fears draft transport plan would discourage rural housing via tax
Concerns have been raised that a draft government plan on cutting emissions in the transport sector would see the construction...
Rural Life
New Taoiseach should 'prioritise' rural housing guidelines - senator
Incoming Taoiseach, Simon Harris, should “prioritise” rural housing planning guidelines to enable sons and daughters of farmers to live on...
Rural Life
Report: Fewer 'one-off' houses secured planning permission in 2023
There was a 27% drop in the number of one-off houses that secured planning permission in 2023 compared to a...
Rural Life
Guidelines advise local authorities to opt for rural housing alternatives
Guidelines published by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage advise local authorities to promote and support housing that...
Property
Property: Donegal site offers coastal views and low-grazing land
A 146ac landholding at Largatreany, Kilmacrennanin Co. Donegal stands out for its coastal location, habitat and topography, which “combine to...
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Register now for the Farm Well Hub Series
The Farm Well Hub is a new Irish on-line resource specifically dedicated to farmers mental health & wellbeing. The Farm...
Rural Life
New build inspired by traditional Irish cottage
A new build designed to resemble a typical Irish cottage and its associated outbuildings is providing inspiration for those keen...
Rural Life
Recommendation to restrict rural housing a 'political non-starter' - Nolan
A recommendation that new rural housing should be directed towards “rural towns and villages” could make “vast swathes of rural...
Agri Politics
Taoiseach told young people are 'abandoning' dream to live in rural areas
The Taoiseach has been told that too many young people are being forced to “abandon their dream” of living in...
Rural Life
Call for planning guidelines for rural housing
An Independent TD has called on the government to set planning guidelines for people who wish to build homes in...
Rural Life
Watch: Planning - 'local authorities are a law unto themselves' - TD
A Sinn Féin TD has claimed that many local authorities are a “law unto themselves” when it comes to planning...
Rural Life
'When is enough, enough?' - TD tells Dáil people need rural housing
Planning and rural housing was a hot topic during Wednesday’s (May 10) Dáil debate, with Independent TD, Danny Healy-Rae asking...
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Watch: Rugby legend on tackling resistant worms in cattle
At this time of year, many farmers are organising their animal health plan and tackling resistant worms to cover their...
Rural Life
Rural TDs call for €20,000 grant for homes to be built on 'own lands'
A new €20,000 grant-aid package should be established for anyone who wants “to build a permanent one-off house on their...
Rural Life
Rural housing rules 'catastrophic for sons and daughters of farmers'
Regulations restricting the granting of planning permission on rural lands adjoining some national roads have been slammed by a member...
Rural Life
Revised rural housing guidelines within next weeks - Minister
The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Michael McGrath, has confirmed that the revised rural housing guidelines for planning authorities...
Rural Life
Grants to help buy derelict rural property 'need to be effective' - TD
New grants supporting people to buy derelict properties “need to be effective,” independent TD for Galway East, Sean Canney, has...