Government's housing plans 'in tatters' after targets missed

The number of new homes built in Ireland fell by 6.7% last year. Picture: Denis Minihane

The Government's housing plans are "in tatters", the opposition has claimed, after CSO figures show it fell significantly short of meeting its new homes target.

The number of new homes built in Ireland fell by 6.7% last year, with the number of completions significantly lower than Government targets and forecasts. Figures from the CSO, based on connections to the electricity network, show there were 30,330 new dwelling completions in the whole of 2024, down from the 32,525 completed in 2023.