Only 158 new social homes built in first three months of 2024

On cost-rental housing, the delivery has also been low in the first three months of 2024, with 24 homes being completed by affordable housing bodies

According to figures published on Tuesday, a total of 720 social homes have been either built, acquired or leased out in the first three months of the year. Picture: Eamonn Farrell/ © Rollingnews.ie

There have been just 158 new-build social homes delivered in the first three months of the year, new data from the Department of Housing shows.

According to figures published on Tuesday, a total of 720 social homes have been either built, acquired or leased out in the first three months of the year. This compares to the overall target of 12,930 set out as part of the Government's Housing For All plan.