Government of Ireland

🏡🔑 New homes in Cork! The first 192 homes at Horgan’s Quay will be made available on the 27 October and are part of the Cork Docklands regeneration project.Cost Rental provides a secure, long-term rental option with rents at least 25% below market rate. For more information, visit gov.ie/StarterHomeSupports

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2026 has been published, introducing key taxation reforms announced in Budget 2027. Spanning 79 sections, it includes new measures like the Derelict Property Tax and Investment Account, alongside enhanced supports for property, childcare, climate action, and farming. Key updates cover income tax, Capital Acquisitions Tax thresholds, Rent Tax Credit and Help to Buy relief. For more information, visit gov.ie/finance

🏠 €400 Million Invested in Transforming Vacant Spaces With over 7,162 properties restored, the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant is making a significant impact. In Quarter 3 of 2026, 809 homes were revitalised, demonstrating strong demand and commitment to combating vacancy and dereliction. For more information, visit gov.ie/housing

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🏠 New home commencements are up: - 156% in the first nine months of 2026, compared with the same period last year. - 122% in September, compared with September last year. - 18% over the past 12 months, compared with the previous 12-month period. For more info visit: https://lnkd.in/eNhg5bsx

🛡️ Right to Be Forgotten for cancer survivors comes into effect today Starting today, cancer survivors can secure mortgage protection insurance without fear of penalties related to their past medical history. The Right to Be Forgotten ensures that those in remission for five years can access the coverage they deserve, helping them move forward with confidence in their financial futures. For more information, visit gov.ie/finance

“Driving Europe forward” Taoiseach Micheál Martin joined other European leaders and social partners this afternoon in Brussels to discuss investment for a vibrant European economy and quality jobs. The Tripartite Social Summit meets twice per year for dialogue between the EU institutions and the European social partners. The summit’s theme was “Driving Europe forward”. Participants discussed: - a new Multiannual Financial Framework reinforcing a competitive business location supporting quality jobs - competitiveness: a Single Market which delivers for workers and enterprises Minister of State for Employment, Small Business and Retail, Alan Dillon also took part in the summit.

💬 🎤 "I believe that AI has the potential: - to transform enterprise performance in key sectors, - to improve public services, - to support education and learning, and - to reduce digital divides across the world." Speaking at the International AI Conference in Dublin today, Taoiseach Micheál Martin launched a new programme, “Intelligence:Applied”, to accelerate AI adoption across the economy and public sector. We want to position Ireland as one of the world’s leading locations for responsible applied AI. Read the speech in full: https://lnkd.in/dpvixyua Read more about Intelligence:Applied: https://lnkd.in/dy2gFDAj Ireland – Intelligence: Applied Ireland is one of the world’s leading locations for building and applying responsible AI, at the centre of an EU AI Continent and as a global tech nation, with the people, economy, infrastructure and trusted eco-system to support a world where Intelligence is Applied. Ireland has a long-standing reputation as a stable and high-quality regulatory and operational anchor for global technology in Europe. We have been at the cusp of each significant tech wave over the past four decades. Ireland already hosts more than 1,800 multinational companies, with a significant proportion in the digital sector.  The Government of Ireland will build on this success and unique ecosystem to make Ireland a leading applied trustworthy AI economy in the years ahead – for innovation, growth and competitiveness and to ensure AI improves the lives of our people and society. Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment IDA Ireland Enterprise Ireland

Government call on Public Service Unions and Associations to enter talks