Housing commencements doubled in 2024 compared to previous year, new figures show

Data shows new home commencements are up 84% last year from the 32,801 recorded in 2023

Nearly double the number of housing commencements were recorded in 2024 compared with the previous year, according to the Department of Housing.

Figures for last year show local authorities were notified work on 60,243 new homes was due to start.