Richest 10% of Irish households own nearly half of all wealth
Household wealth more than doubled over a decade, but assets remain heavily concentrated among the wealthiest. Ireland’s wealthiest 10% of households held close to half of the country’s total net household wealth in 2023, according to research from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI). The institute examined potential wealth-tax models and how different approaches […]
5 days ago
Irish house price growth slows to three-year low
Asking price inflation is at its slowest pace in over three years. Annual asking price inflation for homes has slowed to its lowest level in more than three years, according to a new report from MyHome.ie. MyHome’s latest report shows annual asking price growth slowed to 3.9% in the third quarter of 2026, its lowest […]
5 days ago
Is this the worst house for sale in Ireland?
A three bedroomed terraced house in Rialto is on the market for €425,000, it is the stuff of nightmares. The housing crisis is getting worse, by everyone’s measure. Around 18,000 Irish people are currently in emergency accommodation. People live in tents and doorways as young people plan to leave the country for a better life. […]
3 weeks ago
University of Galway students to sleep out in Eyre Square over accommodation crisis
They are calling on the Government and the university to take urgent action to help students. Students at the University of Galway will sleep out in Eyre Square next week as part of a protest over the city’s ongoing accommodation crisis. University of Galway Students’ Union will hold the protest next Tuesday, September 1, calling […]
1 month ago
Mould, damp and pest infestations found in Dublin emergency accommodation
Inspections uncovered a string of serious problems Mould, damp and pest infestations were uncovered during inspections of emergency accommodation for homeless people in Dublin, alongside broken appliances, damaged fittings and a string of fire-safety issues, according to records released under the Freedom of Information Act. Rooms or beds at two facilities were unavailable altogether because […]
2 months ago
Warning for Galway students ahead of semester beginning
This comes as demand for accommodation grows and rental scams continue to be a concern. University of Galway students looking for accommodation ahead of the new academic year have been urged to exercise caution. The Students’ Union has warned students not to rush into securing a property without making sure everything is above board. This […]
2 months ago