The Ires Reit boss also wants to see proposed changes to building design requirements for apartments implemented. Mr Byrne was speaking as Ires Reit released preliminary full-year results, which were positively viewed by analysts. Adjusted net earnings rose 7.4pc to €32.8m, while its net rental income was €66.7m, a 1.9pc increase. Shares in Ires Reit have languished in recent years. The rent regulations strangled development and our business is probably just the most visible part of that.”

Deirdre Reynolds: If clothes maketh the man, would it kill people to maketh an effort in the office? We don’t need to go all ‘Mad Men’ when it comes to appropriate work-wear, but tracksuits and combats don’t cut it if you want to be taken seriously in your professionTracksuits in the office are a no-no. Posed image: GettyDeirdre Reynolds Yesterday at 18:00There’s a saying that you should “dress for the job you want, not the job you have”.

Child stars including Shia LaBeouf, Christy Carlson Romano and Steven Anthony Lawrence made a lasting impact on fans with their witty sense of humour. The actor later found love with wife Mia Goth, whom he has been married to for nine years and share a daughter. The former child star is now facing two charges of simple battery, a spokesman for the New Orleans Police Department told the Daily Mail. He also starred in well-known series including Frasier, ER, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and That's So Raven. When Steven was just 14-years-old, the child star revealed he had started to get male baldness which impacted the type of movie roles he scooped up.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office and is in police custody. Andrew is the first senior royal in modern history to be arrested. One email, dated November 2010, appeared to be forwarded by Andrew five minutes after being sent by his then-special adviser Amir Patel. Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright said: "Following a thorough assessment, we have now opened an investigation into this allegation of misconduct in public office. "We understand the significant public interest in this case, and we will provide updates at the appropriate time."

He wanted a cheese toastie after drink and drug binge but ended up in prison insteadThe dad-to-be hurled a carton of milk at his pregnant girlfriend's head while accusing her of carrying another man's childView Image Paul Richards, formerly of Woodford Road, aged 38 (Image: Merseyside Police)A dad-to-be wanted to make a cheese toastie but instead hurled a carton of milk at his pregnant girlfriend's head. Paul Richards became "boorish, menacing and abusive" following a drug and alcohol binge and accused his partner of carrying another man's child. ‌This led to him throwing a knife and arming himself with a cheese grater before stamping on her television. Having picked up a cheese grater, Richards began stamping on a television and added "this is what I will do to your head". It caused you to go to her house and behave in the way described, altogether aggressive and abusive behaviour.

Demolition plan for Lincoln school 'at end of life' set to be approvedThe plan would achieve an 'improved environment' according to school officialsView 2 Images How Lincoln Castle Academy would look after the rebuild (Image: Delta Academy Trust)The demolition of a large Lincoln secondary school to make way for a complete rebuild is set to be greenlit next week. ‌Lincoln Castle Academy on Riseholme Road would be flattened and rebuilt block by block, offering new facilities for students. ‌The 900-place academy has been identified by the government’s School Rebuilding Programme for facilities which are in poor condition or at the end of their lives. Delta Academy Trust, which runs the school, says it will offer an improved environment for pupils to learn in, with a new teaching block, a separate sports hall block and an outdoor games area. Article continues belowIt was taken over by the larger Delta Academies Trust in 2023, and hasn’t been inspected since then.

Midlothian man 'nearly loses fingers' after turning on 'out-of-control' saw'It would have destroyed my career'Barry Ferrol, 30 (Image: Supplied)An Edinburgh business owner who purchased a saw for his work has claimed he 'nearly lost his fingers' after turning it on. ‌He said it was in a 'beaten up box', and opened it up to find a 'used blade' attached. Barry also said it was 'obvious the saw had been used numerous times' after ordering it on February 1. ‌After turning the Milwaukee M18 saw, Barry said it 'instantly started and wouldn't shut off'. ‌Barry said the saw had 'chunks of wood and sawdust in it' after he opened the box.

WWE star Charlotte Flair set tongues wagging over the weekend after she was spotted hanging out with NFL star Puka Nacua at the Daytona 500 in Florida. 'She was having a blast at the Daytona 500 with both Puka and his brother Samson and literally everyone else. However, the source revealed that Flair was actually getting much closer to Samson than Puka – and the feeling was mutual. Despite her incredible success in the ring, Flair, who is the daughter of WWE legend Ric Flair, has been quite unlucky in the romance department. Her third and most recent marriage was to Mexican wrestler and former WWE star Andrade, with the pair tying the knot in 2022 and then divorcing two years later in 2024.

Secure your home networkFirst things first: shore up your home wifi security. Ringfence your smart homeOnce you have your wifi secured, the next step is to build a wall between your smart home and your regular devices. If you want to keep your smart home secure, you need to ditch the default passwords and swap them for strong, unique passwords. Go for reputable brandsThere are plenty of smart home devices on the market, but not all of them are equal. Stay up to date with softwareEven the most secure devices and well-known brands need updates.

Lee Caluan told the Workplace Relations Commission how complaints from colleagues were riddled with inconsistencies. Photograph: Colin Keegan/CollinsA former call-centre manager with Concern Worldwide said bullying and harassment complaints against him were down to a “Gen Z/woke alliance” at work. Caluan had admitted calling a colleague a “b***h” in the course of a workplace inquiry into bullying and harassment complaints from three workers, a manager told the tribunal. An investigations manager who gave evidence said Caluan “did not wish to engage” with the investigation initially and “declined any further or follow-up investigations”. This led to a “marked change in how he was treated”, Caluan told the tribunal.

Alexander Strain built swathes of houses across Dublin’s northside in the early 20th century, including the ones on Cliftonville Road. Positioned at the end of the terrace, with a railed garden to the front, number 22 is now on the market seeking €975,000 through Sherry FitzGerald. The installation of new triple-glazed windows, a full rewiring and replumbing and insulation that was effective yet sympathetic to the house’s original features saw the Ber improve from an E to a B3. Strain-built properties remain popular with buyers for the builder’s craftsmanship, which is evident on entering the hallway of number 22. For the current owners, however, the appeal of number 22 extends beyond bricks and mortar.

Beverley Callard has given a health update ahead of her 'big operation' in a new post shared to Instagram on Wednesday amid her breast cancer battle. The Coronation Street legend, 68, received news of her diagnosis just after she relocated to Dublin having scooped a role on Irish soap opera Fair City. Lymph nodes are removed after a breast cancer diagnosis because cells that move beyond the breast often get trapped in the underarm. Last month, Beverley was forced to hit back at claims she was on weight-loss jabs after showing off her slim frame. Beverley confirmed that her incredible physique was not because of 'any weight loss jabs' but was just her hard work.

Hull FC star 'due some luck' amid new contract aim as important squad claim madeIt's a big year for the Hull FC back rower. View Image Hull FC back rower Jed Cartwright. (Image: Lewis Scott, Hull FC)If any Hull FC player deserves some luck now on the injury front, it’s Jed Cartwright. Cutting out inflammatory foods and giving up alcohol are just two of the sacrifices he has taken this pre-season, and it’s all done with one common goal in mind: a new Hull FC deal. “He certainly is (due some luck now),” Cartwright told Hull Live.

Photo: GettyOver €30bn worth of contactless payments were made in Ireland last year as cash withdrawals continued to fall, according to new figures from Banking and Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI). Contactless payments made up close to 90pc of all point-of-sale payments during the period. As expected, cash usage continued to decline, with the number of cash withdrawals including at ATMs and as cashback in shops falling by 7.1pc year-on-year. For every €1 withdrawn in cash, €2.46 was spent using contactless payments – an increase from €1.70 recorded in 2023. Over the same period, the share of cash payments in restaurants fell from 84pc to 57pc, the ECB said.

Married At First Sight bride Brook Crompton has made the bombshell admission she slept with her ex-boyfriend just two days before her TV wedding to Chris Nield. Brook admitted she was even in contact with Harry after her TV wedding to Chris. MAFS bride Brook Crompton (left) has made the bombshell admission she slept with her ex-boyfriend just two days before her TV wedding to Chris Nield (right)In the footage, Brook then denied that anything else was happening between her and her ex. The MAFS Dinner Party special was a ratings triumph, causing a viewer surge on Stan so large it briefly exceeded all technical forecasts, and there was a brief delay in getting onto the platform. Pictured: Brook and Chris on their wedding dayAccording to insiders, Brook 'friend-zoned' Chris from the very beginning, with the relationship never progressing beyond surface-level banter.