Defence Housing Mess in Dublin | Dublin News

Dublin City Council is backing out of a deal to take over a dozen Defence Forces properties in Rathmines, citing lack of cash for repairs and looming legal battles over “overholding” tenants. With no housing department funding and complex ownership disputes, the council’s hands are tied — while the Defence Forces face a broader crisis: 40 properties still occupied by former service members or families without formal agreements. Complicating matters, the Department of Defence was even paying tax on 23 vacant, uninhabitable homes — inconsistently across the board. But hope is on the horizon: priority refurbishments at Curragh and Dublin are set to begin in 2026, aiming to convert military sites into modern single living units. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/38444b2ea0cb8e43