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A firm has bought 80% of a new housing estate in Maynooth.
Investment funds buying up completed housing estates is "unacceptable" in Ireland, according to the Taoiseach.
Micheál Martin was reacting to opposition pressure to act to prevent these funds buying homes in bulk meant for first time buyers.
It comes after an investment fund bought up 135 homes, out of 175, in Mullen Park in Maynooth.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the government is examining solutions:
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Kildare Represented By Three Teams At National Bowls Competition
The Kildare teams joined more than 270 competitors from 14 counties for the tournament which took place over three days
National Parents Council Conference Taking Place In Kildare School This Weekend
It'll include expert speakers, live discussions, interactive activities and new technologies
Yellow Fog Warning Issued For Kildare
The warning has been issued for Leinster, Munster and Galway
"No Movement" On Safety Upgrades To "Dangerous" Newbridge Bus Stop, Says Cllr
It comes as updates were requested for the bus stop
Almost €68K Announced For Kildare Community Centres
The funding was announced under the Community Centre Investment Fund 2026
Sallins Man Onboard Diverted Aer Lingus Flight Shares His Experience
It follows a number of separate bomb threats to flights in the last week
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