@mickbyrne.bsky.social
Housing, political economy, UCD Lecturer. Subscribe to my The Week in Housing newsletter: http://tinyurl.com/38ye4knn
Director of Equality Studies M.Sc. https://tinyurl.com/2jtw6cvu
Don't have social media on phone so not on here much!
Director of Equality Studies M.Sc. https://tinyurl.com/2jtw6cvu
Don't have social media on phone so not on here much!
What's really driving house prices,? Is wealth the new debt? This week looks at some great research by top housing scholar @codyhochstenbach.bsky.social
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A wealth-based property market?
The Week in Housing 28/11/25
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November 28, 2025 at 9:57 AM
What's really driving house prices,? Is wealth the new debt? This week looks at some great research by top housing scholar @codyhochstenbach.bsky.social
theweekinhousing.substack.com/p/a-wealth-b...
theweekinhousing.substack.com/p/a-wealth-b...
I found it striking that this story features as a business story, with all the focus on how landlords who are issuing evictions might be impacted by the new rules, and no discussion of the 5,400 households who are actually getting evicted #speirghorm
www.rte.ie/news/busines...
www.rte.ie/news/busines...
35% increase in termination notices issued by landlords
There has been a 35% increase in termination notices issued by landlords to tenants in the third quarter of the year compared to the same period in 2024.
www.rte.ie
November 27, 2025 at 6:35 PM
I found it striking that this story features as a business story, with all the focus on how landlords who are issuing evictions might be impacted by the new rules, and no discussion of the 5,400 households who are actually getting evicted #speirghorm
www.rte.ie/news/busines...
www.rte.ie/news/busines...
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Next Wednesday, Rundale will host a second public talk in Clarke's City Arms.
The theme is drawn from November's issue which covers dependency, the contradictions of capitalist technology and the need for democratic planning - from Ardnacrusha to data centres to biogas.
The theme is drawn from November's issue which covers dependency, the contradictions of capitalist technology and the need for democratic planning - from Ardnacrusha to data centres to biogas.
November 26, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Next Wednesday, Rundale will host a second public talk in Clarke's City Arms.
The theme is drawn from November's issue which covers dependency, the contradictions of capitalist technology and the need for democratic planning - from Ardnacrusha to data centres to biogas.
The theme is drawn from November's issue which covers dependency, the contradictions of capitalist technology and the need for democratic planning - from Ardnacrusha to data centres to biogas.
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@standardissueuk.bsky.social have just released their latest podcast with our Communications Officer, Bismah Naqui, as their guest.
Learn more about what the Renters’ Rights Act will mean for you by listening:
open.spotify.com/episode/6uIp...
Learn more about what the Renters’ Rights Act will mean for you by listening:
open.spotify.com/episode/6uIp...
Have you heard the good news, with Generation Rent
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November 25, 2025 at 4:14 PM
@standardissueuk.bsky.social have just released their latest podcast with our Communications Officer, Bismah Naqui, as their guest.
Learn more about what the Renters’ Rights Act will mean for you by listening:
open.spotify.com/episode/6uIp...
Learn more about what the Renters’ Rights Act will mean for you by listening:
open.spotify.com/episode/6uIp...
Can we get to a shared definition of housing affordability that makes sense? This week I look at a new report by @kengibb.bsky.social that does just that
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theweekinhousing.substack.com/p/defining-h...
Defining housing affordability
The Week in Housing 14/11/25
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November 21, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Can we get to a shared definition of housing affordability that makes sense? This week I look at a new report by @kengibb.bsky.social that does just that
theweekinhousing.substack.com/p/defining-h...
theweekinhousing.substack.com/p/defining-h...
Great article summarizing some of the problems with reliance on institutional real estate players www.irishtimes.com/business/202...
What happens when housing supply is driven by markets?
Home prices in America won’t come down without systemic reform
www.irishtimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Great article summarizing some of the problems with reliance on institutional real estate players www.irishtimes.com/business/202...
Very clear piece. I cant believe that left politicians are *still* scoring own goals by denouncing dogwhistling etc.
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
Simon Harris may be wrong about migration figures but he wasn’t dogwhistling
Policing language has damaged progressive causes - it’s time to retire the linguistic ‘harm hunters’
www.irishtimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Very clear piece. I cant believe that left politicians are *still* scoring own goals by denouncing dogwhistling etc.
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
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This article with @dondeniamh.bsky.social and Rory Rowan is now online.
Described by those who want rid of Irish neutrality as 'woeful', 'disingenuous', 'bizarre' and 'fantasist'. Both predictable and helpfully proving our point.
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
Described by those who want rid of Irish neutrality as 'woeful', 'disingenuous', 'bizarre' and 'fantasist'. Both predictable and helpfully proving our point.
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
Opinion: Neutrality matters to Irish people - let’s stop deriding it
As the Government embraces escalating European militarisation, neutrality is being dismissed in media discussions
www.irishtimes.com
November 16, 2025 at 12:50 PM
This article with @dondeniamh.bsky.social and Rory Rowan is now online.
Described by those who want rid of Irish neutrality as 'woeful', 'disingenuous', 'bizarre' and 'fantasist'. Both predictable and helpfully proving our point.
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
Described by those who want rid of Irish neutrality as 'woeful', 'disingenuous', 'bizarre' and 'fantasist'. Both predictable and helpfully proving our point.
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
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The Seven Stages of Housing Grief, my Tortoise Shack podcast with @tonygroves.bsky.social
out now on Patreon Dot Com
#Housing #SpeirGorm www.patreon.com/tortoiseshac...
out now on Patreon Dot Com
#Housing #SpeirGorm www.patreon.com/tortoiseshac...
Get more from The Tortoise Shack on Patreon
Creating The podcasts that you love with the values we share.
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November 15, 2025 at 1:35 PM
The Seven Stages of Housing Grief, my Tortoise Shack podcast with @tonygroves.bsky.social
out now on Patreon Dot Com
#Housing #SpeirGorm www.patreon.com/tortoiseshac...
out now on Patreon Dot Com
#Housing #SpeirGorm www.patreon.com/tortoiseshac...
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"You cannot fix a system that isn’t broken. There is no puzzle to solve here." As we receive the government's new housing policies with hope (hopefully), Mick Byrne makes an important argument about how the system is functioning presently the way it's meant to
Some reflections in the wake of yesterday's new housing strategy. You can't fix a system that isn't broken @kevinhargaden.bsky.social @maoiliosarey.bsky.social @hlinehan.bsky.social @orla-hegarty.bsky.social
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The housing system is not broken
The Week in Housing 14/11/2025
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November 14, 2025 at 6:31 PM
"You cannot fix a system that isn’t broken. There is no puzzle to solve here." As we receive the government's new housing policies with hope (hopefully), Mick Byrne makes an important argument about how the system is functioning presently the way it's meant to
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Good read
“.. the constant question [is] whether or not the latest policy/strategy will ‘fix’ or ‘solve’ the housing crisis. You cannot fix a system that isn’t broken.
What people are really asking.. is how can deliver.. different outcomes..”
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“.. the constant question [is] whether or not the latest policy/strategy will ‘fix’ or ‘solve’ the housing crisis. You cannot fix a system that isn’t broken.
What people are really asking.. is how can deliver.. different outcomes..”
open.substack.com/pub/theweeki...
The housing system is not broken
The Week in Housing 14/11/2025
open.substack.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Good read
“.. the constant question [is] whether or not the latest policy/strategy will ‘fix’ or ‘solve’ the housing crisis. You cannot fix a system that isn’t broken.
What people are really asking.. is how can deliver.. different outcomes..”
open.substack.com/pub/theweeki...
“.. the constant question [is] whether or not the latest policy/strategy will ‘fix’ or ‘solve’ the housing crisis. You cannot fix a system that isn’t broken.
What people are really asking.. is how can deliver.. different outcomes..”
open.substack.com/pub/theweeki...
Some reflections in the wake of yesterday's new housing strategy. You can't fix a system that isn't broken @kevinhargaden.bsky.social @maoiliosarey.bsky.social @hlinehan.bsky.social @orla-hegarty.bsky.social
theweekinhousing.substack.com/p/the-housin...
theweekinhousing.substack.com/p/the-housin...
The housing system is not broken
The Week in Housing 14/11/2025
theweekinhousing.substack.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Some reflections in the wake of yesterday's new housing strategy. You can't fix a system that isn't broken @kevinhargaden.bsky.social @maoiliosarey.bsky.social @hlinehan.bsky.social @orla-hegarty.bsky.social
theweekinhousing.substack.com/p/the-housin...
theweekinhousing.substack.com/p/the-housin...
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I've put together this video going through the new housing strategy in detail. My analysis of what's new & what matters @tonygroves.bsky.social @hlinehan.bsky.social @davidmurphyrte.bsky.social
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New housing strategy: overview & analysis
Special post on the Government's new housing strategy
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November 13, 2025 at 1:38 PM
I've put together this video going through the new housing strategy in detail. My analysis of what's new & what matters @tonygroves.bsky.social @hlinehan.bsky.social @davidmurphyrte.bsky.social
theweekinhousing.substack.com/p/new-housin...
theweekinhousing.substack.com/p/new-housin...
Went on to RTE news on the player to see if they were broadcasting Government announcement of new housing strategy but instead they're broadcasting mass
November 13, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Went on to RTE news on the player to see if they were broadcasting Government announcement of new housing strategy but instead they're broadcasting mass
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🎤 What is wrong with Ireland’s #housing & #planning system
My discussion today with Hugh Linehan, @irishtimes.com Inside Politics & Sean Keyes, Progress Ireland #Speirgorm
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0KXu...
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/i...
Web: shows.acast.com/inside-polit...
My discussion today with Hugh Linehan, @irishtimes.com Inside Politics & Sean Keyes, Progress Ireland #Speirgorm
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0KXu...
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/i...
Web: shows.acast.com/inside-polit...
What is wrong with Ireland’s housing and planning system?
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November 12, 2025 at 5:26 PM
🎤 What is wrong with Ireland’s #housing & #planning system
My discussion today with Hugh Linehan, @irishtimes.com Inside Politics & Sean Keyes, Progress Ireland #Speirgorm
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0KXu...
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/i...
Web: shows.acast.com/inside-polit...
My discussion today with Hugh Linehan, @irishtimes.com Inside Politics & Sean Keyes, Progress Ireland #Speirgorm
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0KXu...
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/i...
Web: shows.acast.com/inside-polit...
Why are people criticizing the new housing strategy before its even published!
November 12, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Why are people criticizing the new housing strategy before its even published!
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Once more with feeling: Govt's latest housing plan is on way. But how effective were the previous three plans? How many targets were missed? Why have has house building lagged demand? Analysis here: www.rte.ie/news/clarity...
Once more with feeling: Govt's latest housing plan on way
The Government will launch its housing plan tomorrow. It will be the fourth in 12 years.
www.rte.ie
November 12, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Once more with feeling: Govt's latest housing plan is on way. But how effective were the previous three plans? How many targets were missed? Why have has house building lagged demand? Analysis here: www.rte.ie/news/clarity...
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The Irish Times covering the new @jcfjustice research on the vibrancy and centrality of the rich diversity of faith-based communities in the life of Dublin's north-east inner-city in their op-ed pages this weekend: www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
Breda O'Brien: Not far from the tricolours of Dublin’s inner city, 50 faith communities are doing vital work
Irish people should understand their importance – from Kilburn to Canberra, our diaspora for generations sought out Catholic churches as bridges to their new lives
www.irishtimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 8:59 AM
The Irish Times covering the new @jcfjustice research on the vibrancy and centrality of the rich diversity of faith-based communities in the life of Dublin's north-east inner-city in their op-ed pages this weekend: www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
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“2/3 of us are homeowners & 1/2 have no mortgage, making the gap between owners & renters all the greater: renters have median net wealth of about €5,300 & homeowners €303,000. Despite comprising nearly 30% of households renters own just 3% of Ireland’s wealth” www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
Lorcan Sirr: Irish households are wealthier than ever. You’re not the only one who didn’t notice
There is a wealth illusion, and poorer households are particularly vulnerable to the policies that flow from it
www.irishtimes.com
November 7, 2025 at 5:55 PM
“2/3 of us are homeowners & 1/2 have no mortgage, making the gap between owners & renters all the greater: renters have median net wealth of about €5,300 & homeowners €303,000. Despite comprising nearly 30% of households renters own just 3% of Ireland’s wealth” www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
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There's been a great deal of debate about how safe Dublin city centre is, but when we @dublininquirer.com looked for data to resolve this, we couldn't find much useful – so we commissioned a survey to try to add some facts/data to the debate. Today we've published five articles about the results. 1/
November 5, 2025 at 9:23 AM
There's been a great deal of debate about how safe Dublin city centre is, but when we @dublininquirer.com looked for data to resolve this, we couldn't find much useful – so we commissioned a survey to try to add some facts/data to the debate. Today we've published five articles about the results. 1/
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FAO: John Collison fans: podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/t...
The Collison Corrections and Access to Justice
Podcast Episode · The Echo Chamber from Tortoise Shack · 05/11/2025 · 1 sec
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November 5, 2025 at 8:20 AM
FAO: John Collison fans: podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/t...
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Next Thursday (13th) for anyone who is around Dublin - in conversation with the brilliant Sinéad Mercier. Register at link below.
www.tudublin.ie/explore/abou...
www.tudublin.ie/explore/abou...
From the Bog to the Cloud - In Conversation with Authors Patrick Bresnihan and Patrick Brodie
From the Bog to the Cloud - In Conversation with Authors Patrick Bresnihan and Patrick Brodie
www.tudublin.ie
November 4, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Next Thursday (13th) for anyone who is around Dublin - in conversation with the brilliant Sinéad Mercier. Register at link below.
www.tudublin.ie/explore/abou...
www.tudublin.ie/explore/abou...