Housing commencements record significant fall to just over 16,400 in 2025

However, there was some positive news as there was an increase in new orders and jobs across the construction sector

In December there were 3,065 commencements, double the 1,533 recorded in November.

Housing commencements across the country fell to just 16,412 last year, following a spike in 2024, with the Government hoping to see those numbers increase as it attempts to reach its goal of 300,000 new homes by 2030.

This is a significant decrease from the just under 70,000 housing commencements in 2024, however, these are skewed by government initiatives such as the development levy waiver and the Úisce Éireann rebate which led to construction firms fast-tracking projects towards commencement.