# Accomodation

Last year

2022

'It's heartbreaking’: My husband is unable to return home to our family after stroke

Michelle Murray outlines how her husband Charles is living in a nursing home nearly two years after being discharged from hospital due to unsuitable housing.

45.6k

May 7th 2022, 8:00 PM

All time

# Galway

Case filed against student accommodation provider that plans to increase rent by 18%

NUI Students Union said, “NUI Galway can’t become an elitist university only accessible to those who can afford ever rising rent.”

13.8k

Jun 27th 2018, 6:10 AM

# Renting

Poll: Should landlords face fines up to €1 million for breaching health and safety regulations?

An RTÉ Investigates documentary found dangerously overcrowded accommodation in sub-standard buildings in Dublin.

16.7k

Nov 4th 2017, 9:41 AM

# college digs

Dublin is getting 571 new student bedrooms

An Bord Pleanála has granted planning permission for the development.

19.6k

Dec 16th 2016, 6:10 AM

# under 5s

Homeless families can now get 25 hours of free childcare

The scheme will offer 25 hours of free childcare from next month.

9.7k

Dec 15th 2016, 12:30 PM

# Expenses

'There's no wrongdoing here': Katherine Zappone defends Dáil travel expenses

Zappone said the route she uses is the fastest and most efficient in terms of saving time.

76.1k

158

Apr 24th 2016, 3:48 PM

# Refugees

Three 20-something entrepreneurs just launched an Airbnb for refugees

The website operates pretty much like Airbnb. People, called “heroes”, offer up spare rooms in their homes for refugees to temporarily stay in.

16.4k

Sep 21st 2015, 9:15 PM

# Housing

One Coalition party isn't keen on letting bedsits back onto the market

Tánaiste Joan Burton had previously suggested the ban could be examined.

7.5k

Dec 29th 2014, 6:45 AM

# movin' on down

7 of the most bizarre Irish rentals spotted online

We’ll stay where we are, but thanks.

50.9k

Sep 22nd 2014, 9:34 PM

# no flying the nest

Students could save almost €4k if they stay at home with mum and dad

The DIT Cost of Living Guide says student living costs are over €8,000.

9.4k

Jul 31st 2014, 6:45 AM

# Your Say

Poll: How old is too old to still live with your parents?

Research today said rising rents could force people to stay living at home longer. At what age should a person fly the nest?

64.3k

133

Jul 30th 2014, 9:39 AM

# still climbing

Average rent for a Dublin apartment is €1,070 - outside capital it's €630

Despite the continued growth in Dublin rents, they are still 15.5 per cent lower than their boom peak.

14.9k

Mar 20th 2014, 6:45 AM

# Asylum Seekers

Lack of information on asylum-seeker deaths 'shambolic'

The agency responsible for providing direct provision accommodation does not have access to death certificates on any of the 53 people who died in the last ten years, according to Minister Alan Shatter.

5.6k

108

Aug 26th 2013, 7:15 AM

# international students

Griffith College will write off your fees if you host an international student

Families who agree to take on a student for the full year – 52 weeks – will have their fees completely set aside, while those who take in a student for 40 weeks will have their fees reduced to €1000.

16.1k

Aug 18th 2013, 8:15 AM