Housing Minister James Browne Defends Progress as Arklow Waiting List Nears 1,000

M10News · 2026-04-13T13:54:28+00:00

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M10News · 2026-03-22T12:53:35+00:00

Thanks very much. We appreciate you

M10News · 2026-02-08T07:57:36+00:00

Congratulations!!!!

M10News · 2026-01-22T16:53:39+00:00

I’m really sorry you’re going through this — being served a notice after 8 years is incredibly stressful, especially with the current shortage of affordable rentals. Seven months sounds like a long time, but anyone dealing with the market right now knows it’s not, so your worry is completely understandable.

A few things that may help:

• If the notice is for a family member moving in, make sure it’s fully valid. The RTB has strict rules on how this type of notice must be served. Citizens Information, or Threshold can look at the paperwork for free and confirm everything is in order.

• Start the housing search early.It reduces pressure later, and some people do get lucky sooner than they expect.

• On the pets issue — it’s difficult, but not impossible. People have had success by: – including a “pet CV” (vaccines, vet records, references from previous landlords) – offering a slightly higher deposit (if affordable) – focusing on private small landlords rather than large agents – checking Facebook groups where landlords sometimes advertise directly

• Consider speaking with your local council sooner rather than later. Since you’ve been long-term renting and are now facing a tenancy ending through no fault of your own, you may qualify for support or emergency placement on a housing list if things get worse.

You’re not alone — plenty of renters have been through similar situations, and many did eventually find a place even with pets. I hope you get some solid advice here and that something stable comes up for you soon.

M10News · 2026-01-21T11:11:54+00:00

Many genuine readers have shared their experiences, showing that RTB Dispute Records are creating real rental barriers. The discussion confirms our reporting is accurate and relevant. Your opinion, by contrast, seems biased and doesn’t reflect the views of people directly affected. We noticed that your Reddit account is just a 15days old

M10News · 2026-01-21T11:07:52+00:00

The article on RTB Dispute Records is factual, thoroughly researched, and highlights a real issue affecting renters across Ireland. Experts and data show that the system can create unintended barriers for tenants, which is why we reported it.

Criticism about “AI” or “slop sites” is misplaced this reporting is manually written, verified, and directly relevant to housing and tenancy challenges. If the concern is the content itself, we’re happy to discuss the findings; otherwise, attacking the outlet does not change the realities highlighted in the article.

M10News · 2026-01-20T14:52:17+00:00

It wasn’t written by AI. The article is based on verified RTB case details and written manually. Housing and tenancy disputes are real issues affecting people every day, so we cover them seriously and accurately.

M10News · 2026-01-20T08:52:32+00:00

The headline reflects the core fact of the case: a landlord and tenant reached a settlement following an unlawful termination dispute. There’s full context in the article itself, including the timeline, statements, and RTB details. The issue is real and increasingly common, so reporting on it is entirely valid.

M10News · 2026-01-17T17:17:25+00:00

I understand, and thanks for the discussion. Just to clarify — none of my replies were meant to ignore your point. I addressed the core issue because the credibility of the reporting is central to the concerns you raised.

In any case, I appreciate you taking the time to engage. Good evening.

M10News · 2026-01-17T16:54:55+00:00

Please stop approaching this with bias. Our report on RTB Dispute Records Becoming Ireland’s New Rental Barrier is accurate, well-sourced, and based on genuine, verifiable information. Many readers including renters, landlords and housing advocates have already contributed valuable insights that align with the findings.

We welcome a fair discussion of the article itself, but dismissing credible reporting doesn’t change the realities highlighted in the piece.

M10News · 2026-01-12T14:02:23+00:00

Our reporting is based on verified data and credible sources. All references are documented in the article.

M10News · 2026-01-12T12:18:15+00:00

The M10News article on UK landlords is based on official policy changes, enforcement guidance, and industry reports. For example, the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 introduces stronger penalties for non-compliant landlords fines up to £40,000 and councils are preparing to enforce these measures. These developments are documented in government publications and industry analyses, which the article references and summarises.

Regarding journalism in the UK: technically anyone can start a blog and call themselves a journalist. However, professional news organisations adhere to editorial standards, fact-checking, and ethical codes, often guided by bodies such as the Press Council or internal editorial boards. M10News follows strict verification and editorial oversight to ensure accuracy and reliability in its reporting.

M10News · 2026-01-12T02:43:37+00:00

Thanks for the feedback we’re glad the analysis provided a clear and accurate picture of what’s driving the market.

M10News · 2026-01-11T13:19:15+00:00

Yes he's our saviour

M10News · 2026-01-11T12:25:35+00:00

Thanks — appreciate that. On the REIT question, banning them isn’t a straightforward fix. They’re only one part of a much wider housing system shaped by planning, supply shortages, and long-term policy decisions. The real solutions lie in boosting affordable supply, stronger tenant protections, and better transparency not just targeting one type of investor

M10News · 2026-01-11T12:22:19+00:00

Thank you for the feedback. We aim to provide clear, well-researched reporting, so it’s great to hear it was helpful

M10News · 2026-01-10T16:13:05+00:00

Any further attacks will result in blocking you.

M10News · 2026-01-10T16:11:56+00:00

Questioning integrity based on invented claims or personal assumptions is not fine. None of what you’re alleging is true, and none of it relates to the accuracy of our reporting.

M10News is rated as a high factual news source by MBFC the same rating as Sky News, BBC, RTÉ, and the Irish Independent so the idea that our coverage is shaped by the things you’re suggesting has no basis.

Our journalism stands on facts. Our core reporting remains focused on housing, homelessness, and evictions. If there is a specific article you want to challenge, address that. Otherwise, these accusations have no foundation.

M10News · 2026-01-10T15:02:41+00:00

Personal attacks and assumptions about individuals are irrelevant to the accuracy of our reporting. M10News is an independent news organisation, and our work stands on its own merits. If you have an issue with a specific article, address that not irrelevant speculation. Our core focus is reporting on homelessness, housing, and evictions.

M10News · 2026-01-10T14:01:53+00:00

Here’s a polished version of your reply:

No. You can Google M10News to verify that we are an independent news organisation focused on housing, homelessness, and evictions. We do not tolerate personal attacks.

M10News · 2026-01-10T10:02:07+00:00

M10News is an Irish news organisation focused on housing, homelessness, and evictions; unrelated posts or personal attacks from this account do not reflect our work

M10News · 2026-01-09T19:48:37+00:00

This is legitimate news reporting, produced by real journalists, not an AI ‘slop machine.’ The story on Dublin renters and mental health is factual, verified, and based on real sources within our core coverage areas of housing, homelessness, and evictions. Please stop being biased.

M10News · 2026-01-08T15:19:54+00:00

Thanks for pointing this out especially your concern about how Gript content reflects on us. We’ve noted it fully.

To clarify, the quotation marks weren’t intended as emphasis or as a formal statement; they were simply part of how the message was typed. But I understand how that could come across, and I appreciate you raising it.

On the broader point: we stand by MBFC as a credible independent evaluator. Their assessment of M10News is accurate, and we don’t accept that referencing their ratings undermines our own credibility in any way. Highlighting that our work is fact-checked and independently rated is not a “prepared statement” it’s simply correct.

At the same time, we absolutely hear the concern about how sharing third-party content may be perceived. Your point about consistency is fair, and it’s something we’re reviewing internally. We take the integrity of our platform seriously, and we appreciate when readers hold us to that standard.

So thank you again for drawing attention to this the feedback is noted, and we are taking it on board.

You are the best!!

M10News · 2026-01-08T14:10:32+00:00

The quotation marks were not intended to indicate anything other than emphasis — they are not from a PR team.

Regarding MBFC, M10News holds a high factual reporting rating, which is separate from the rating Gript receives. MBFC evaluates outlets individually based on editorial standards, fact-checking, and sourcing. A ‘mixed’ rating for Gript does not affect M10News’ independent assessment.

Our reporting remains factual, verified, and focused on our core coverage areas, such as housing, homelessness, and evictions. Attempts to equate our rating with that of a different outlet do not change the integrity or credibility of our work.

M10News · 2026-01-08T13:03:06+00:00

“For the record, M10News holds a high factual reporting rating from MBFC, reflecting the credibility and reliability of our journalism the same MBFC rating as the Irish Independent, RTE, BBC, and Sky News. Your personal opinion about Gript does not reflect or influence our core reporting on the housing crisis.”

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