Housing commencements jump 43% in September 

Work began on 1,653 new homes, says Department of Housing

New homes under construction. Work began on 1,653 new homes in September 2025, up 43% on the previous month.

Construction work began on 1,653 new homes in September 2025, up 43% on the previous month.

Some 261 units were started in Co Cork with 141 in Cork city, according to the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. Some 378 units (23%) were in the four Dublin local authorities; 120 commencements in Limerick; 105 in Waterford, 14 in Kerry, seven in Tipperary, 49 in Galway, and 27 in Clare.