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Beds in sheds – Govt’s latest non-solution to housing crisis they’ve created

By Enda Kelly If it wasn’t already obvious that the Government has run out of ideas when it comes to housing, the department’s new idea should make it so. ‘Beds in Sheds’ as a solution to the housing crisis seems like a

May 7, 2026

News & Analysis

Residential Tenancies Bill: A landlord’s bill to supercharge profits

By Councillor Brian McCarthy The Government’s Residential Tenancies Bill has passed the final stage in the Seanad, meaning that the new measures will come into force on 1 March. The key changes being introduced are the extension of RPZs (Rental Property Zones)

Mar 3, 2026

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Say no to Dublin City Council rent hikes

By Michael O’Brien Dublin City Council senior officials have announced their intention to significantly increase rents for tenants in the some 26,000 units across the city still in council ownership. Increasing the differential rent from 15% to 18% of the primary tenant

Nov 17, 2025

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Stand against the far-right – solidarity against racism, transphobia & division

Text of Socialist Party leaflet for tomorrow’s counter-protest against the far-right Today’s counter-protest is an important show of opposition to the far right. Lies, scapegoating and intimidation should not go unchallenged on our streets. Globally, wherever the far right gains ground, it

Jun 6, 2025

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Public housing – money and land is there, political will isn’t

By Robert Cosgrave The worst housing crisis in the history of the state goes from one catastrophic figure to another. Over 14,000 people in the state are living in emergency accommodation, with 4,200 children condemned to growing up in homelessness. On top

Jul 6, 2024

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Kilbeggan: Tenants protest mass eviction

By Manus Lenihan “Save Our Homes” was the clear message on placards outside Riverview Apartments in Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath on Friday, 10 February. Late last year, there was a change in the complex’s ownership and a threat of rent rises. Then, in

Feb 11, 2024

News & Analysis

Teacher shortage now reaches “emergency levels”

By Kate Relihan The current teacher shortage crisis is an indictment of our education system and has reached ‘emergency levels’, according to the INTO. The ASTI also warns of schools ‘under enormous strain’ with hundreds of teaching positions vacant ahead of the

Sep 26, 2023

Eviction notices skyrocket – homelessness crisis deepens

By Councillor Brian McCarthy For the third consecutive month the number of those living in emergency accommodation broke all records; it now stands at 12,847 people, 3,829 of whom are children. This increase of 247 from the previous month shows how rapidly

Sep 24, 2023

Solidarity with Tathony House residents: Ban evictions now!

By Finn McKenna Tomorrow, the eviction notice that was served in October to the residents of Tathony House (Kilmainham) will be brought into effect. On 2 June, the owners of Tathony Holdings Limited, Ronan and Brendan McDonnell, expect the remaining residents to

Jun 1, 2023

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Why we shouldn’t feel sorry for the small landlord

By Robert Cosgrave Nearly a decade on the housing crisis continues with no end in sight under the policies of successive Fine Gael / Fianna Fáil governments. In fact the government is intent on creating an even worse crisis with its lifting

Apr 23, 2023

housing crisis

Beds in sheds – Govt’s latest non-solution to housing crisis they’ve created

Residential Tenancies Bill: A landlord’s bill to supercharge profits

Say no to Dublin City Council rent hikes

Stand against the far-right – solidarity against racism, transphobia & division

Kilbeggan: Tenants protest mass eviction

Teacher shortage now reaches “emergency levels”

Eviction notices skyrocket – homelessness crisis deepens

Solidarity with Tathony House residents: Ban evictions now!

Why we shouldn’t feel sorry for the small landlord

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Divide & Rule pamphlet by Peter Hadden