Mid West economic report paints bleak picture on housing

The Mid-West Economic Insights Report found that just 1,331 homes were completed across Limerick, Clare and Tipperary last year

Of the new homes built last year three in every 10 were purchased by owner occupiers while the state accounted for four in every 10.

Unemployment in Limerick has fallen below pre pandemic levels while the number at work has increased to 239,700 according to a new economic report.

However, the report warned of a bleak housing situation across the region with just 1,331 homes completed across Limerick, Clare and Tipperary last year.