Marie Hunt Marie Hunt
3 September 2026 5 mins read

Mobilising Irish pension capital: the case for real estate in long-term portfolios

The Government’s announcement of its proposed personal investment scheme has reignited a conversation about the role that Irish pension capital could play in supporting long-term investment in the real economy.

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Unprecedented demand and rental growth driving Dublin logistics

Despite global economic headwinds and a challenging environment for traditional commercial real estate sectors, the logistics market in Dublin is exp.

Marie Hunt Marie Hunt
Aug 11, 2026 5 mins read
Dublin’s warehouse supply crunch is underway. Niall Gaffney, speaks to PERE

With demand far outstripping supply, a structural shortage of logistics accommodation is fuelling rental growth well above the European average.

Niall Gaffney Niall Gaffney
Feb 3, 2026 8 mins read
Dublin offices – a growth opportunity for investors

Over the last few months, there has been a discernible shift in sentiment towards the office sector, both from an occupational and investment perspec.

Marie Hunt Marie Hunt
Oct 2, 2025 3 mins read
Logistics – a strategic asset for any real estate investment portfolio

Demand for sustainable logistics is surging, fuelled by reshaping supply chains, e-commerce growth and onshoring trends, writes Marie Hunt.

Marie Hunt Marie Hunt
May 23, 2025 6 mins read
Ensuring resilience for the future

With IPUT having recently published our latest Responsibility Report, entitled ‘Investing Responsibly’, it's an opportune moment to reflect on the i.

Shane Caldwell Shane Caldwell
May 7, 2025 5 mins read
A sustainable solution – planting native Irish trees to create homegrown carbon offsets

Planting trees can contribute to sustainability in many ways. Therefore, as the sustainability agenda gains traction, attention has turned to the mul.

Ellen McKinney Ellen McKinney
Jun 17, 2024 4 mins read
Social value investment

Although the acronym ESG is well understood and is top of mind for corporates globally, much of the focus over recent years has been on environmental.

Marie Hunt Marie Hunt
Feb 8, 2024 4 mins read
Internal carbon pricing and its role in mitigating transition risks

Against a backdrop of clear climate change, companies and countries across the world are working to reduce emissions - with many establishing net zer.

Shane Caldwell Shane Caldwell
Ellen McKinney Ellen McKinney
Oct 10, 2023 5 mins read
ESG now sits alongside considering the quality of underlying real estate and credit worthiness of borrowers when assessing loan applications

As the world shifts to a greater focus on sustainability and responsible investment, lenders are now incorporating environmental, social and governan.

Pat McGinley Pat McGinley
Jun 22, 2023 6 mins read