Slight rise in number of homes built but activity must ramp up to meet targets 

Data released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) shows that 5,938 new homes were built in Ireland across January, February and March. This was a 2% rise on the same three months last year. Picture: PA

The number of homes built in the first quarter of 2025 rose slightly compared to the same time in 2024, but activity would have to ramp up considerably if the Government was to meet its targets for this year, new figures have shown.

Data released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) shows that 5,938 new homes were built in Ireland across January, February and March. This was a 2% rise on the same three months last year.