Menu
17/07/2008
Sharp Decline In New Building Competitions: Report
New figures published today suggest the number of new buildings being constructed in Ireland has fallen by 57% in the first six months of 2008.
The findings were published by GeoDirectory, a joint venture between An Post and Ordnance Survey Ireland that provides a complete database of buildings in the country.
The report claims that just over 26,000 commercial and residential buildings have been completed this year. This compares to more than 60,000 in the first six months of 2007.
Cork recorded the highest increase in completed new buildings with 3,000 being constructed, while at the other end of the scale Monaghan had the lowest rate at just 299 residential completions and 12 commercial properties.
(NS/JM)
The findings were published by GeoDirectory, a joint venture between An Post and Ordnance Survey Ireland that provides a complete database of buildings in the country.
The report claims that just over 26,000 commercial and residential buildings have been completed this year. This compares to more than 60,000 in the first six months of 2007.
Cork recorded the highest increase in completed new buildings with 3,000 being constructed, while at the other end of the scale Monaghan had the lowest rate at just 299 residential completions and 12 commercial properties.
(NS/JM)
Related Irish News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
08 December 2010
Dublin Bans Skyscraper Projects
Dublin city councillors have agreed a plan to restrict the construction of tall buildings in Dublin city. Councillors voted on the final draft of the Dublin City Development Plan 2011-2017, which bans new office buildings of more than seven storeys and apartment blocks of more than six storeys through most of the inner city.
Dublin Bans Skyscraper Projects
Dublin city councillors have agreed a plan to restrict the construction of tall buildings in Dublin city. Councillors voted on the final draft of the Dublin City Development Plan 2011-2017, which bans new office buildings of more than seven storeys and apartment blocks of more than six storeys through most of the inner city.
07 November 2011
Ireland Welcomes 14 New Schools
In what is being hailed as a significant move forward in terms of education Ireland is to benefit from the building of 14 new schools across the country. The Minister for Education Ruairi Quinn has welcomed the building of the new schools under the 2011 Rapid Delivery Programme.
Ireland Welcomes 14 New Schools
In what is being hailed as a significant move forward in terms of education Ireland is to benefit from the building of 14 new schools across the country. The Minister for Education Ruairi Quinn has welcomed the building of the new schools under the 2011 Rapid Delivery Programme.
10 October 2007
Sixty New Jobs For Nortel In Galway
Sixty new jobs are to be created at Nortel Networks Corporation's facility in Galway, the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Micheál Martin has announced. The networking solutions company is implementing a significant research and development programme, with the support of IDA Ireland.
Sixty New Jobs For Nortel In Galway
Sixty new jobs are to be created at Nortel Networks Corporation's facility in Galway, the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Micheál Martin has announced. The networking solutions company is implementing a significant research and development programme, with the support of IDA Ireland.
22 April 2010
Summer Works 'No Substitute' For Investment: Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Education Senator Pearse Doherty, has welcomed the announcement of the 2010 summer works programme, but has said it is "no substitute for full investment into new school buildings".
Summer Works 'No Substitute' For Investment: Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Education Senator Pearse Doherty, has welcomed the announcement of the 2010 summer works programme, but has said it is "no substitute for full investment into new school buildings".
08 April 2008
Bertie For President
Bertie Ahern has been mooted as one of a number of possible candidates for the new position of EU President. Hans-Gert Pottering, the current president of the European Parliament, was speaking after holding talks at government buildings yesterday on the forthcoming Lisbon Treaty referendum.
Bertie For President
Bertie Ahern has been mooted as one of a number of possible candidates for the new position of EU President. Hans-Gert Pottering, the current president of the European Parliament, was speaking after holding talks at government buildings yesterday on the forthcoming Lisbon Treaty referendum.
-
Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:West to northwest gale force winds, severe along the north coast, will continue overnight. Frequent showers persist, merging into longer periods of rain at times and turning wintry. Minimum temperature 1 °C.
