Focus Ireland has called for a “radical shift” in government policy as the Coalition prepares to publish its new housing and homelessness strategy later this month amid worsening crisis conditions. The charity’s annual report reveals stark statistics highlighting the scale of Ireland’s housing emergency, with over 16,000 people currently homeless and the country set to … Read more
Ireland needs approximately 80,000 additional construction workers to meet the government’s ambitious housing targets and infrastructure commitments, according to a stark new assessment from the Economic and Social Research Institute that highlights the scale of the challenge facing the country’s building sector. The ESRI’s latest Quarterly Economic Commentary reveals that reaching the government’s goal of … Read more
Underlining Ireland’s prevalent housing crisis, the government missed its target for new build social homes in 2024, falling short by more than 1,400 homes, according to figures released today. Under the Housing for All plan, the aim was to deliver 9,300 new social homes last year, but only 7,871 were completed. The total number of … Read more
Asking prices for homes across Ireland climbed by an average of 3.7 per cent in the first three months of 2025, according to the latest Daft.ie House Price Report. The study revealed that the typical listed price nationwide now stands at €346,048—an 11.6 per cent increase from the same period last year and 35 per … Read more
Irish residential property prices have climbed more than 8% in the 12 months to January, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). This significant increase comes as the Central Bank forecasts that the Government will miss its housing construction targets over the next three years. The CSO’s latest property price index reveals … Read more
Planning permissions for new homes in Ireland plummeted by 21% last year, with a particularly sharp decline in apartment approvals, according to new data released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO). The figures reveal that local authorities approved just 32,401 housing units in 2024, a significant drop from the 41,225 permissions granted in 2023. This … Read more
One in 20 female international students in Ireland report being propositioned for sexual favors in exchange for housing, according to a disturbing new survey by the Irish Council for International Students (ICOS). The comprehensive study of 512 international students exposes the severe accommodation crisis facing those who come to study in Ireland. Beyond the sexual … Read more
The Irish government is set to approve a €450 million funding package aimed at delivering 3,000 cost rental, affordable and social homes over the next three years, following a crucial Cabinet committee meeting on housing. However, the announcement has sparked immediate debate over overall housing budget allocations. The joint memo, to be presented by Public … Read more
A new Simon Communities report reveals severe shortages in Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) accommodation across Ireland, with several major urban centers reporting zero available properties within HAP limits. The December 2023 “Locked Out of the Market” study found only 46 properties available within discretionary HAP rates across 16 surveyed areas, marking a modest 10% increase … Read more
A new wave of Generation Z TDs elected to the 34th Dáil is already making their presence felt, with housing affordability emerging as their primary concern for the incoming government. Several representatives under 30, including Fianna Fáil’s Albert Dolan, Sinn Féin’s Louis O’Hara, and Labour’s Eoghan Kenny – notably the first TD born in the … Read more
Announcing its new housing policy plan, Sinn Féin has pledged to invest up to €39 billion in social and affordable housing over five years to address Ireland’s housing crisis. The plan, titled ‘A Home Of Your Own’, aims to deliver 300,000 homes from 2025 onwards, marking a significant shift in the country’s housing strategy. It … Read more
Ireland’s Deputy Prime Minister, Micheál Martin, says the country needs to build 60,000 homes a year to address its housing crisis. This target is 20,000 more than what’s expected to be built this year. Key Points: The Housing Finance Agency reports a 200% increase in financing approvals for new social and affordable homes in early … Read more
The Department of Housing is facing criticism for halting funding for the purchase of individual secondhand social houses. Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs) relied on the Capital Advance Leasing Facility (Calf) funding to buy homes for people with disabilities, larger families, and others with specific needs. Recently, AHBs reported that this funding has been “unilaterally stopped,” … Read more
Dublin, Ireland – A new report from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) reveals that Ireland needs an average of 44,000 new housing units each year to keep up with population growth. This study, funded by the Department of Housing, bases its findings on projected population growth and demographic changes at the local level. … Read more
In a recent report by the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI), the stark reality of Ireland’s housing crisis comes to light. The average income required to secure a mortgage has surged to €82,000, marking a record high. Alarming is the revelation that the average age of those seeking their first home loan has risen … Read more