Private sector developments aimed at higher-income buyers ‘continue to overshadow public housing efforts’, report finds
Social and affordable housing account for only a fraction of the overall housing supply, and “systemic change” will be needed to address this, according to a report by Construction Information Services .
The Dublin region recorded the highest volume of commencements, with 25,269 units breaking ground in 2024. Meanwhile, the Border region saw the lowest activity with just over 3,000 units commenced.Tariff fallout continues and why RTE keeps showing Chitty Chitty Bang BangSome 29,136 residential units were completed, falling short of the 33,000-unit target set by the government and representing a 2 per cent decline from 2023.
Rising costs of materials and labour shortages – exacerbated by global supply chain issues – are driving up expenses, forcing some developers to pause or scale back projects, according to CIS.
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