Darragh O'Brien

The Minister responded by saying “I would completely disagree with them… I work very hard at the job that I do”. Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien has refuted claims that he is a “spoofer”, in an interview with Claire Byrne on RTE Radio One. Pressure has been ramping up on the Fianna Fáil politician over the […]

The Minister responded by saying “I would completely disagree with them… I work very hard at the job that I do”. Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien has refuted claims that he is a “spoofer”, in an interview with Claire Byrne on RTE Radio One. Pressure has been ramping up on the Fianna Fáil politician over the […]

3 years ago

“Again, the landlords are the scapegoats” – Property association hits out at proposed eviction ban

Won’t somebody please think of the landlords? Calls for a temporary ban on evictions to be put in place as a difficult winter for the Irish public approaches have had cold water poured upon them by the Irish Property Owners Association. Renewed focus has been placed upon a proposed eviction freeze in the wake of […]

Won’t somebody please think of the landlords? Calls for a temporary ban on evictions to be put in place as a difficult winter for the Irish public approaches have had cold water poured upon them by the Irish Property Owners Association. Renewed focus has been placed upon a proposed eviction freeze in the wake of […]

3 years ago

Housing Minister says economic migrants are factor in rising homelessness levels

There are currently 9,825 homeless people in the country. Darragh O’Brien has said that economic migrants from both inside and outside the European Economic Area (EEA) are a factor in growing numbers of homelessness in the country. The Minister for Housing made the comments on Newstalk’s On The Record on Sunday (1 May). “It is, […]

There are currently 9,825 homeless people in the country. Darragh O’Brien has said that economic migrants from both inside and outside the European Economic Area (EEA) are a factor in growing numbers of homelessness in the country. The Minister for Housing made the comments on Newstalk’s On The Record on Sunday (1 May). “It is, […]

4 years ago

Government to consider payment for families who house Ukrainian refugees

Minister Darragh O’Brien also said that the Government is looking to accelerate social housing for Ireland’s homeless population to provide emergency accommodation for Ukrainian refugees. Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien has said that the Government will consider a payment to families who house Ukrainian refugees in Ireland. O’Brien also said that the Government is working […]

Minister Darragh O’Brien also said that the Government is looking to accelerate social housing for Ireland’s homeless population to provide emergency accommodation for Ukrainian refugees. Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien has said that the Government will consider a payment to families who house Ukrainian refugees in Ireland. O’Brien also said that the Government is working […]

4 years ago

The biggest losers in the overhyped housing debate were the Irish public

Fireworks were promised for the big showdown between O’Brien and Ó Broin, only for things to depressingly fizzle out. Let’s be honest – we love a good row. Let’s be more specific – we love a good old-fashioned Irish political row. It’s why we routinely tune into Oireachtas TV. Case in point: "There's one law […]

Fireworks were promised for the big showdown between O’Brien and Ó Broin, only for things to depressingly fizzle out. Let’s be honest – we love a good row. Let’s be more specific – we love a good old-fashioned Irish political row. It’s why we routinely tune into Oireachtas TV. Case in point: "There's one law […]

4 years ago

Mica action group and Donegal TDs criticise government redress scheme

“How can anyone say we got a 100% redress scheme today?” Mica action group representatives and Donegal TDs have criticised the government for their implementation of a sliding scale as part of the mica redress scheme. Homeowners affected will be entitled to €145 per square foot on the first 1,000 feet of their property, with […]

“How can anyone say we got a 100% redress scheme today?” Mica action group representatives and Donegal TDs have criticised the government for their implementation of a sliding scale as part of the mica redress scheme. Homeowners affected will be entitled to €145 per square foot on the first 1,000 feet of their property, with […]

4 years ago