Ireland’s population to grow to pre-famine levels in next 20 years

Ireland’s population is to grow to pre-famine levels and will require an additional 500,000 homes in the next 20 years, a new Government plan has stated.

Ireland’s population is to grow to pre-famine levels and will require an additional 500,000 homes in the next 20 years, a new Government plan has stated, writes Daniel McConnell

Launching the plan - Ireland 2040 - Housing Minister Simon Coveney said its purpose is to ensure the country is geared up to deal with that rapid expansion in population, which is expected to top 1 million.