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Darragh O'Brien says 1 in 2 new homes bought last year were purchased by first-time buyers.
The Housing Minister says 'real progress' is being made on delivering housing.
Darragh O'Brien says 1 in 2 new homes bought last year were purchased by first-time buyers.
More of them were able to buy their own homes last year - than we've seen since 2007.
Minister O'Brien describes what's helping first-time buyers get on the property ladder:
Wholesale Electricity Prices 56.2% Higher Than Last Year
CSO figures show all energy fuels increased by 19pc compared to July 2025.
Reactions From Maynooth Students As Leaving Certificate Results Released
This cohort of students were in sixth class or first year during COVID and would’ve started secondary school during restrictions.
"Government Making Our Lives Hugely Difficult": Pressure Mounts On HSE To Approve Friedreich's Ataxia Drug
The progressive neuro muscular disease causes nerve damage, muscle weakness and mobility loss.
Government Leaders Agree To Not Increase Excise Duty For Fuel Next Month
Those reductions were due to be phased out on a gradual basis between now and the end of the year
Over 600 Extra Yearly Places Announced For Third Level Healthcare Courses
The news will allow extra spaces every year across nursing, midwifery, medicine, pharmacy, dentistry and veterinary medicine.
Four Men Arrested Over Numerous Burglaries During Garda Operation In West Dublin
They were detained yesterday (20 August) on the M50
Over 70,000 Students To Receive Leaving Certificate Results Today
Results are available at 10am
Irish Rail Re-Introducing Tea Trolleys For Dublin/Galway Services As Part Of Pilot Project
Irish Rail admits it has been "frustrating" this has been limited to the Dublin to Cork or Belfast routes
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