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'Really positive news' - O'Brien confirms almost 3k homes began construction in March

The Minister for Housing has confirmed almost 3,000 homes began construction in March 2022. Minister Darragh O'Brien confirmed the news - which he called "really positive" - through social media today (Friday April 22). According to the minister, ...

22 Apr 2022 at 13:03

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Public consultation on construction works in Waterford village underway

A public consultation on the construction of a footpath and pedestrian crossing in a Waterford village will take place over the next five weeks. According to Waterford City and County Council, submissions from the public on the proposed works ...

12 Jun 2022 at 09:53

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Action plan to boost careers in construction launched by Govt

A plan to boost employment in the construction sector has been launched by the Government. The 'Careers in Construction Action Plan' identifies the need for the construction industry to recruit and retain a higher number of workers than is ...

23 Aug 2023 at 15:13

Irish construction activity increases for first time in almost a year

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Irish construction activity increases for first time in almost a year

Construction activity in Ireland increased last month, the first increase since September 2022. New data from the BNP Paribas Real Estate Ireland Construction Purchasing Managers Index shows sustained and quicker growth in new orders and ...

10 Jul 2023 at 11:14

Qatar 2022: World Cup worker death toll revealed by top official

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Qatar 2022: World Cup worker death toll revealed by top official

A top Qatari official involved in the country’s World Cup organisation has put the number of worker deaths for the tournament “between 400 and 500” for the first time, a drastically higher number than any other previously offered by ...

30 Nov 2022 at 12:40

Council REFUSES permission for 79 homes on Waterford site

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Council REFUSES permission for 79 homes on Waterford site

Permission for the construction of almost eight dozen homes in Waterford has been refused by the County Council. The application - submitted by JJP Investments Limited in June 2022 - sought approval for the construction of 79 ...

02 Jul 2023 at 13:00

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50% fewer Irish homes began construction works in April compared to year prior

Fifty percent fewer Irish homes began construction works in April compared to the year prior. That's according to the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, which yesterday (Thursday May 26) released data on ...

27 May 2022 at 12:26

New High Voltage Electrical Systems course to begin at SETU Waterford

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New High Voltage Electrical Systems course to begin at SETU Waterford

Ireland’s first dedicated High Voltage Electrical Systems programme has been deemed a 'big deal' by Head of Faculty of Engineering at South East Technological University (SETU), Dr Frances Hardiman. In partnership with ...

28 Apr 2023 at 19:53

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Housing Dept reveals over 40% more new homes began construction in 2021 than year prior

Thirty thousand seven hundred and twenty four new homes were recorded as having commenced construction in 2021, marking an increase of 42% on the year prior. That's according to the Department of Housing, which today ...

21 Jan 2022 at 17:01

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Construction on thousands of new homes began in May 2022, Housing Dept confirms

Construction on almost 3,000 new residential homes took place in May this year. That's according to the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, which today (Monday June 20) published commencement ...

20 Jun 2022 at 11:56

Central Bank governor casts doubt on easing lending rules to build more homes

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Central Bank governor casts doubt on easing lending rules to build more homes

Central Bank of Ireland governor Gabriel Makhlouf has cast doubt on Government proposals that would allow developers to invest less money and borrow more from banks to increase building supply. Mr Makhlouf ...

24 Mar 2025 at 16:03

Plumbers and welders among construction site workers in travel allowances strike

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Plumbers and welders among construction site workers in travel allowances strike

Mechanical workers across Ireland have downed tools in an industrial dispute over travel allowances. Unite, a union representing plumbers, fitters, welders and apprentices on construction projects ...

06 Sept 2024 at 12:08

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