Government housing targets in jeopardy as new dwelling completions fall once again

CSO reported a more than 5% decrease in new homes built compared to the same period last year

The pledge by Simon Harris to build 250,000 new homes over the next five years has gotten off to a shaky start after official figures now point to just 12,700 new homes being built so far this year.

The Government's ambitious housing targets have been put at risk once again with the completion of new homes slowing in recent months.

Figures released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) on Thursday reported 6,884 new dwelling completions in the three months from April to June, reflecting a fall of 5.4% compared to the same period last year.