Cairn Homes to complete 2,500 homes but highlight acute lack of supply

'The majority of people born between 1982 and 1996, who wish to own a home, will in effect been disenfranchised'

Cairn finished the first half of the year with 1,530 units closed or forward sold with a total sales value of €560m.

Homebuilder Cairn Homes said demand for new homes has never been stronger and the lack of supply has never been more acute as it generated revenues of €131m in the first half of the year.

One of Ireland's largest home developers, the company finished the first half of the year, with 1,530 units closed or forward sold with a total sales value of €560m.