Housing spend to deliver 11,820 social homes

In total, the Department of Housing will have €2.58 billion to spend on capital projects, with the Budget saying that this will go towards "supporting the needs of 31,000 households".

A €4bn housing budget will be used to deliver 11,820 social homes, 4,000 affordable purchase and cost rental homes, and a €50 million fund to revitalise town and city centres.

In total, the Department of Housing will have €2.58 billion to spend on capital projects, with the Budget saying that this will go towards "supporting the needs of 31,000 households".