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The Big Movers

RIAI releases its own general election manifesto

The Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland (RIAI) has released its own election manifesto urging all political parties to commit to the principles of improved planning and creating a better built environment.

Grand Canal to have a new hotel

A new 181-bedroom Clayton Hotel is to be built along the Grand Canal in Dublin. The hotel is due to be completed in the first half of 2018.

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Under Construction

• Women are being encouraged to apply for construction courses when selecting college courses to help a critical lack of graduates in the building sector. 
• There’s a new Irish website aimed at matching companies with extra office space with start-ups in need of a place to work.
• Brother Kevin of the Capuchin day centre in Dublin city centre has questioned where the 70,000 emigrants Enda Kenny is trying to entice back to the country are supposed to live.

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Des Res

If you’re in the market for a pad within walking distance of Central Park, this townhouse in Manhattan is up for grabs – and you only need a mere $84.5 million (€76 million) to pick it up.