O'Brien believes Government can still hit social housing targets just two weeks from year's end

Darragh O'Brien said the Government's target is to have more than 11,500 new social homes, including acquisitions and leasing, for 2023.  Picture: PA

Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien has said he believes the Government will hit its social housing targets this year, despite less than half being delivered in the first nine months of 2023.

Mr O’Brien said there are two weeks left until the end of the year and that it has been a “very strong year” for housing delivery. He also said there is a "strong pipeline" for next year.