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21-11-2025

'Build an Olympic village' for Metrolink construction workers, says transport professor

A transport expert has said there was a need to “think outside the box” to find solutions for building the proposed Metrolink from Dublin city to the airport, after it emerged that 8,000 construction workers would be needed to build the line. Transportation Professor Brian Caulfield of

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20-11-2025

MetroLink construction to require 8,000 workers and international firms, committee told

The construction of the MetroLink project will require around 8,000 workers, with some coming from abroad, the project's director has said. Programme Director of MetroLink Sean Sweeney told the Oireachtas Committee on Transport that the major contracts for the project will go to international

19-11-2025

Planning permission sought to complete Laois housing estate left unfinished since 2008

Laois County Council has received a planning application for the construction of 32 new homes in Ballylinan. De Bhal Construction Ltd. are seeking planning permission for the construction of 32 additional homes in the existing Rahin Towers estate in Ballylinan, County Laois. The new homes would be

18-11-2025

Ireland should consider small nuclear reactors as current energy strategy is ‘divorced from reality’ — Irish Engineering Academy

Ireland should “commence preparation” for nuclear energy planning and consider constructing small nuclear reactors to provide for energy security, the Irish Academy of Engineering has recommended. Small nuclear reactors, also known as small modular reactors (SMRs), which are currently

18-11-2025

Five new housing projects expected to get under way in New Ross district next year

A number of housing developments in the New Ross district, including a 50-unit scheme in Rosbercon, are to begin construction in 2026 according to Wexford County Council (WCC). At the November meeting of the New Ross Municipal District (NRMD) Mark Devereux of the council’s housing capital

17-11-2025

Green light given for major development project at Ireland West Airport

Planning permission has been granted for the construction of a new aircraft hangar and warehouse storage facility at Knock Airport Business Park in Kilgraff, West Charlestown. The project, proposed by EirTrade Aviation Ireland Limited, includes a two-storey office area, an ancillary aircraft

14-11-2025

Blarney set for major reshape as Cairn Homes signs up to deliver up to 3,000 new homes

Builder Cairn Homes plc has come on board for a transformational housing development set to reshape the historic village of Blarney, with plans for almost 3,000 new homes. The Irish Examiner understands construction work is due to get underway in the coming weeks on a section of a 250-acre (101ha)

13-11-2025

Your Construction Interview Success Guide

Securing a role in construction isn’t only about having the right skills and experience, it’s also about presenting yourself confidently, preparing properly, and showing employers that you’ll be a valuable addition to their team. Whether you’re just starting out or looking

13-11-2025

Planning granted for Cork Magdalene laundry site to become student housing

Planning permission for a large new student accommodation facility with almost 1,000 beds on a site of a former convent, orphanage and Magdalene laundry in Cork City has been approved by An Coimisiún Pleanála. The commission rejected an appeal by several parties against the decision

12-11-2025

Cairn Homes buys Dairygold’s Cork CMP site for €25.6m in city’s biggest housing deal of the year

Dairygold’s €25.6m sale of the former CMP site on Cork's Kinsale Road to Cairn Homes was the largest land development deal in the third quarter, according to Savills Ireland. The 8.4-acre residential site has full planning permission for 606 units and several commercial units, with site

11-11-2025

Homebuilding activity falls to weakest level since June

The residential construction sector saw an accelerated rate of contraction during October recording the “weakest level” of activity since June extending its period of decline for the sixth month straight, the latest AIB Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) shows. For last month, the

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