If you have a spare room in your home, you can rent it out and earn up to €14,000 tax-free with the Rent-A-Room scheme. Previously, Rent-A-Room relief applied only to property owners, but the cabinet has agreed to extend this to all housing types, including local authority homes and medical card owners. This will not…
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Progress at O’Devaney Gardens
Construction at O’Devaney Gardens has finally commenced. Mary has long campaigned for the commencement of works at the site and she is thrilled to finally see it begin. The development will deliver a mix of over 1,000 social, affordable and private homes. The project will be one of the most sustainable developments in Europe and will provide residents…
Sean McDermott Street Update
Mary recently requested an update from the Minister for the OPW on progress of the development of the site of the former Magdalene laundry on Sean McDermott street. The Minister replied with a comprehensive response detailing the 5 year plan for the site. It will be a National Centre that will stand as a National…
Constitution Hill Flats
The Department of Housing has approved funding for regeneration of Constitution Hill flats which will see: ✅New energy efficient own door homes ✅Two extra blocks ✅Childcare facility ✅Open green space & playground Design Team to present proposals to residents early 2022 Dublin City Council to apply for planning permission Summer 2022 Commencement of works Summer…
12 HOUSING CHANGES FROM GOVERNMENT IN 12 MONTHS
Biggest Housing Budget in history of the State Legislate to use PUBLIC LAND for PUBLIC HOUSING Introduce AFFORDABLE COST RENTAL HOUSING Legislate for Local Authority AFFORDABLE HOUSING DOUBLE Social and Affordable Housing on every PRIVATE site PROTECT 50% of all new developments for OWNER OCCUPIERS 20% INTEREST FREE Home loan for 5 years Enhanced HELP…
Social Housing- Retrofitting
Approximately 40% of Ireland’s energy related carbon emissions come from buildings alone. To help reduce carbon emissions and make local authority homes warmer, easier to heat and more comfortable Government has invested €45 million in an energy efficiency retrofitting programme for 2021. This week our Government announced funding under the Energy Efficiency Retrofitting Programme for…