REVIEW OF LOCAL AUTHORITY STRATEGIC POLICY MINISTER DILLON WELCOMES THE PUBLICATION OF REPORT ON THE REVIEW OF LOCAL AUTHORITY STRATEGIC POLICY COMMITTEES (SPCS) Minister of State for Local Government and Planning, Alan Dillon T.D. today (5 June 2024) welcomed the publication of the report on the review of local authority Strategic Policy Committees (SPCs), and…

RENOVATION LOAN TO SUPPORT FIRST TIME BUYERS LOCAL AUTHORITY PURCHASE AND RENOVATION LOAN TO SUPPORT FIRST TIME BUYERS WHO WISH TO TURN A VACANT OR DERELICT BUILDING INTO A NEW HOME The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD today announced that he has received Government approval for a Local Authority Purchase…

URGENT CALL FOR INCREASED USE OF TIMBER IN IRISH CONSTRUCTION In light of the latest announcement from the Climate Change Advisory Council (CCAC), there is a pressing call to increase the use of timber in the construction of new builds in Ireland. The CCAC’s Annual Review 2022 (page 106) indicates that timber frame construction accounted…

LAUNCH OF CIF CARBON CALCULATOR: STREAMLINING CARBON ACCOUNTING FOR IRISH CONSTRUCTION BUSINESSES   The 18th June marked a significant milestone with the launch of the Construction Industry Federation’s (CIF) Carbon Calculator, powered by the Sustainability Tool and developed in collaboration with the Supply Chain Sustainability School. This free innovative tool aims to streamline and standardise…

 LDA ANNOUNCES HOUSEBUILDER PARTNERSHIPS PANEL TO DELIVER 5,000 NEW AFFORDABLE HOMES   * Panel comprises some of Ireland’s largest and most experienced housebuilders * Builds on over 2,800 homes already delivered or agreed with housebuilder partners * Homes from early phases will be primarily cost rental apartments * Initiative complements the LDA’s state lands delivery…