The company says just two local authorities have so far updated their development plans in line with the new Government policy on zoning, designed to increase output. On the same subject, Paul Mitchell, director and cofounder of construction consultants Mitchell McDermott, has an opinion piece arguing 2026 finally presents the opportunity to turn the corner on a decade of underachievement on housing. Futures contracts indicate European and US shares are poised to follow later in the session. Many Irish people down the years have been forced to head for pastures new for work. Dominic Coyle says very few people worry about their pension until it is too late to do anything about it.

Source: The Irish Times March 23, 2026 11:47 UTC