26/06/2026

LDA And Dublin City Council To Begin Building 137 Homes

The Land Development Agency (LDA) and Dublin City Council (DCC) are set to commence construction of 137 new homes at Cherry Orchard Point in west Dublin.
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These homes form Phase 2 of Cherry Orchard Point, a new neighbourhood in Dublin 10 being delivered by the LDA in partnership with DCC that will provide more than 1,200 homes in total.

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26 June 2026
LDA And Dublin City Council To Begin Building 137 Homes
The Land Development Agency (LDA) and Dublin City Council (DCC) are set to commence construction of 137 new homes at Cherry Orchard Point in west Dublin. These homes form Phase 2 of Cherry Orchard Point, a new neighbourhood in Dublin 10 being delivered by the LDA in partnership with DCC that will provide more than 1,200 homes in total.
26 June 2026
Sinn Féin Nominates Cllr Edel Moran For Deputy Mayor Of Dublin City Council
Sinn Féin has confirmed that it will nominate Cllr Edel Moran for the position of Deputy Mayor of Dublin City Council at Monday's mayoral election. The nomination was announced ahead of the council meeting, with Sinn Féin Group Leader Cllr Daithí Doolan outlining the party's position and confirming support from the wider Progressive Alliance.
26 June 2026
Community Groups Facing Financial Strain Without Government Support - Senator Scahill
Community and voluntary organisations are under increasing financial pressure due to rising day-to-day operational costs, according to Fine Gael Senator Gareth Scahill, who has called for the reintroduction of targeted Government support funding.
25 June 2026
Taoiseach Announces €230m Shared Island Funding to Enhance All-Island Rail Links
The Taoiseach has announced a €230 million investment from the Shared Island Fund to upgrade and enhance rail infrastructure across the island of Ireland. The major funding package allocates approximately €100 million for critical track renewal projects on the Dublin–Belfast and Belfast–Derry routes.
25 June 2026
Minister for Older People Issues Urgent Advice to Stay Safe During Heatwave
The Minister for Older People, Kieran O'Donnell TD, has advised older people across the country to avoid direct sunlight and maintain proper hydration to stay safe during the current period of hot weather in Ireland.
25 June 2026
Doherty Urges Government To Halt August Fuel Price Rises After Finance Bill Vote
Sinn Féin's finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty TD has called on the Government to urgently intervene to prevent petrol and diesel price increases due on 1 August, arguing the move will further strain already stretched household budgets.
24 June 2026
Social Democrats Call For Decriminalisation Of Personal Drug Possession
Personal possession of drugs for one's own use should no longer be handled as a criminal justice issue but through health services, the Social Democrats have said, with justice spokesperson Gary Gannon calling for the Government to act on new recommendations.
24 June 2026
Funding Approved for New 13-Unit Domestic Violence Refuge in Tralee
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD, alongside the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Jim O'Callaghan TD, have announced funding approval for the construction of a new domestic violence refuge in Tralee, Co. Kerry.
24 June 2026
Eight Appears in Court Following Major Trans-National Organised Crime Operation
As part of Operation Tara, an ongoing investigation targeting organised crime, eight individuals are appearing before various court sittings across Ireland today following a series of coordinated arrests.
23 June 2026
Twilight Thursdays Back In Limerick On 25 June With Late-Night Line-Up
Limerick City and County Council is inviting locals and visitors to enjoy another lively evening in the city as Twilight Thursdays returns on Thursday 25 June, making the most of the long midsummer daylight.