Aodhán Ó Ríordáin

Landlords can no longer discriminate against those seeking rent allowance

New measures announced by the Government mean landlords will no longer be able to discriminate against tenants because they receive rent supplement, housing assistance payment or social welfare. Announcing the measure, Minister of State Aodhán Ó Ríordáin said: "It is a common practice for advertisements…

New site sought for Dublin City Library

General, Property News

Labour Party TD Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has called on the Minister for the Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to proactively engage with Dublin City Council and NAMA with the aim of finding a new, more appropriate and iconic site for the Dublin City Library. The…

Gas and energy disconnections fall by 10%

Home, Mortgages & Money

The number of gas and electricity disconnections fell by almost 10% in the first eight months of last year, according to new figures publish by the Commission for Energy Regulation. The figures suggest that more customers in arrears are successfully arranging pay agreements with their…