Government still working on new housing targets of '50,000-plus', says minister

Minister for Housing Darragh O'Brien (right) with residents of Respond housing developments Leanne McConnell (left), Savanna Mati (centre) and her 18-month-old son Roman Mati, as he attends the launch of Respond's annual report at the Grand Lodge of Freemasons of Ireland. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA

The Housing Minister has said work is still ongoing on drafting new housing targets, ahead of a key Cabinet subcommittee meeting on Thursday.

Darragh O’Brien declined to put a direct figure on the new targets, saying work is yet to be concluded but said it would be in the region of “50,000-plus”.