David Howard: New homes can be delivered but action on incentives is needed
James Browne, the housing minister: Ireland was building 63,500 homes a year during the Celtic Tiger and is now building 30,000.
The housing completion figures for 2024 were disappointing. They fell not only below government expectations, but far short of the levels needed to meet annual demand.
This is not just a matter of statistics; it is a national crisis with far-reaching social and economic consequences.
