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[Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage @DeptHousingIRL]

🐦A major step forward to boost the curlew population in Ireland

Minister @COSullivanTD and Minister @martinheydonfg have announced a collaboration between the UK and Ireland to strengthen our curlew population.

Read more: https://t.co/RCiuVi8aWd

[Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage @DeptHousingIRL]

🔆The @NBHS_Ireland team held a successful ‘Taking on a Traditional Farmhouse’ event in Kilkenny. Participants learned about traditional vernacular buildings and grants, and improving its energy efficiency.

Details on next event: https://t.co/q1Rwyixlxm

[Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage @DeptHousingIRL]

Minister @JamesBrowneTD has now introduced new protocols to support victims and survivors of domestic abuse who need to relocate.

Read more: https://t.co/spXE7Fnc8c

[Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage @DeptHousingIRL]

Govt approves new rural housing policy direction, allowing draft Sustainable Rural & Gaeltacht Housing NPS to move to environmental assessment.

They will replace the 2005 guidelines with consistent national approach to address planning inconsistencies.

https://t.co/XucpFuQquk

[Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage @DeptHousingIRL]

🏘️Almost 650 new social homes across five @Dubcitycouncil sites approved for funding

📍Ballymun: 288 homes
📍Finglas, two sites: 187 homes
📍Whitehall: 106 homes
📍Ballybough: 66 homes

More info at https://t.co/IQK7OsZgX2

[Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage @DeptHousingIRL]

🗝️Almost 2,500 owner-occupier apartments have now been confirmed for delivery through the Croí Cónaithe Cities Scheme, helping to increase housing supply in our cities and make home ownership a reality for more people.

Read more: https://t.co/c8CA1Iy0iw

[Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage @DeptHousingIRL]

🏘️137 new affordable homes are on the way at Cherry Orchard Point

Construction on Phase 2 is set to begin in the coming weeks, marking another major milestone in the delivery of a new neighbourhood that will provide more than 1,200 high-quality homes.

[Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage @DeptHousingIRL]

🏘️Today is #YourCouncilDay – an opportunity to recognise the essential role local authorities play in supporting our communities every day.

Follow #YourCouncilDay to learn more about the wide range of services and initiatives taking place in communities nationwide.

[Met Éireann @MetEireann]

⚠️Warnings in operation⤵️

High Temperature ⚠️ for Ireland
⏳12:00 Tues 23/06 to 09:00 Sat 27/06

Thunderstorm ⚠️ Cavan Donegal Monaghan Clare Tipperary Connacht Kildare Laois Longford Meath Offaly Westmeath
⏳09:00 to 18:00 Fri 26/06
↪️Northern Ireland⚠️00:00 to 10:00 Fri 26/06

[Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage @DeptHousingIRL]

⚓Just launched: Shipwrecks of Dublin Bay exhibition at Dublin Port.
Opened by Minister @COSullivanTD, this free exhibition brings 900+ shipwreck stories to life.
📍 Dublin Port Substation, East Wall Road, https://t.co/dmbO3w0pqx
🗓️ 18 Jun – 18 Sep 2026 | Wed/Fri/Sat 11-3pm

[Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage @DeptHousingIRL]

🏠A small number of places are still available for an upcoming @NBHS_Ireland ‘Taking on a Traditional Farmhouse’ event near Urlingford, Kilkenny on Tuesday, June 23rd.

Places must be booked in advance via [email protected]

[Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage @DeptHousingIRL]

🐦 The race is on!

Minister @COSullivanTD is inviting the public to follow the remarkable journey of three Irish cuckoos as they migrate from Ireland to Africa.

Follow their progress, discover their migration routes and see who reaches Africa first at https://t.co/4amskUEXHS.

[Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage @DeptHousingIRL]

🏗️ Minister @JamesBrowneTD has welcomed the latest commencement figures.

Since the start of the year, construction has started on 13,120 homes, a 161% increase on the 5,033 homes that were commenced in the first five months of 2025.

Read more: https://t.co/Leftxd2U28

[Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage @DeptHousingIRL]

🌳New Wonder Wander Trails just launched in Dublin! @Lordmayorofdublin and @jamesbrownetd opened the routes through Phibsborough, Mountjoy Square & North Great Georges St. Discover the history & architecture of these conservation areas.
Read more: https://t.co/pJV6pRY3M8

[Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage @DeptHousingIRL]

📢 First successful projects from €1bn fund to unlock housing announced.

🏗️ Approval for 82 projects under the Housing Infrastructure Investment Fund will enable 86,000 new homes and has potential for an additional 113,000.

More at https://t.co/28g6hcs9jE

[Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage @DeptHousingIRL]

📢 First successful projects from €1bn fund to unlock housing announced.

🏗️ Approval for 82 projects under the Housing Infrastructure Investment Fund will enable 86,000 new homes and has potential for an additional 113,000.

More at https://t.co/28g6hcs9jE

[Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage @DeptHousingIRL]

🏡 Minister @JamesBrowneTD officially opened Cúirt Dhiarmaid Uí Shúilleabháin in Creagh, Gorey, Co. Wexford, a new social housing development delivering 22 high-quality, energy-efficient homes for local families. The development was delivered by @wexfordcoco

[Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage @DeptHousingIRL]

🔨A significant milestone for Cherrywood as the sod is turned on the new Beckett Link Road. Minister @JamesBrowneTD joined @dlrcc to mark the commencement of this important infrastructure project, supported through the URDF.

Read more: https://t.co/Z1tf3PELem

[Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage @DeptHousingIRL]

Minister @COSullivanTD, announced an additional €5 million in funding for urban nature-based solutions projects across Ireland.

Read more: https://t.co/mcKJ7IltDI

[Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage @DeptHousingIRL]

Minister @JamesBrowneTD, and Minister John Cummins, have launched a public consultation on the Draft National Planning Statement on Design Standards for Apartments and want to hear your say.

Read more: https://t.co/DmGZikfyD1