Taoiseach defends housing target removal as developer says 'we could be doing so much more'

Within the plan, there is a promise to deliver 'more cost-rental homes' for renters, but it does not outline a target

The 'Delivering Homes, Building Communities' plan promises the delivery of 300,000 new houses by the end of 2030, meaning an average of 50,000 houses need to be built each year. File photo

The Taoiseach has defended the removal of annual targets for overall housing delivery, as the Government launched its new housing plan.

It promises the delivery of 300,000 new houses by the end of 2030, meaning an average of 50,000 houses need to be built each year.