The government has announced an ambitious new housing strategy aimed at delivering 300,000 homes in Ireland by 2030, including 72,000 social housing units, though the plan has drawn immediate criticism for failing to set annual targets. The ‘Delivering Homes, Building Communities’ plan was launched by Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Housing Minister James Brown, who described … Read more
Bank of Ireland Group has increased its housing development financing target to 30,000 homes as the lender steps up efforts to address Ireland’s ongoing housing crisis. The bank is currently supporting the construction of more than 24,000 homes across all housing types on 220 sites in 22 counties, representing a significant increase from the 21,000 … 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
Ireland must build 93,000 homes per year between now and 2031 to meet housing demand, according to a new report by stockbroker Davy. This estimate far exceeds the Coalition’s Programme for Government target, which plans for 300,000 new homes between 2025 and 2030. In 2023, only 30,000 homes were built—falling short of the government’s 33,000 … Read more
Nearly 600 new homes will be unveiled today in Dublin’s Shankill area, marking the first batch of houses built on State-owned land by the current government. While prices for affordable purchase homes will start at €334,600, cost rental apartments will have rents starting at €1,250. The development is being delivered by the Land Development Agency … Read more
Ireland’s housing crisis may be more severe than previously thought, according to a new report from the Central Bank. The bank estimates that the country needs about 52,000 new homes each year until 2050 to meet demand – a significant increase from current projections. This figure is nearly 20,000 more than the 32,695 homes completed … Read more
Cork’s skyline is about to change as plans for 350 new homes take shape in the city’s western suburbs. The Land Development Agency (LDA) is spearheading this exciting project, which promises to address the growing housing needs of Cork residents. In a significant move, the ESB has agreed to transfer a 2.7-hectare greenfield site to … Read more