Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 October 2025
61. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans to expand the provision of modular housing; the number of modular units which have been built since 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53633/25]
View answerThe promotion of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) to deliver housing is a key priority for Government. MMC boosts productivity and supports the scaling up of new housing supply. MMC is a collective term which describes a number of innovative alternatives to traditional on-site construction methods and includes modular construction.
Housing for All has made significant progress in promoting the use of MMC through a range of initiatives. A key measure to support MMC includes the Accelerated Delivery Programme which will deliver over 1,500 social homes through Local Authorities and which was open to all forms of MMC including 2D and 3D systems.
Other specific modular housing programmes, which have been progressed by Government, include:
• A pilot social housing project by Wexford County Council for 22 modular homes at a site in New Ross, supported by funding from my Department.
• Cork City Council has commenced a project to provide transitional shared housing via modular units in the Mahon area in Cork City. The project is currently on site and due to be delivered by end of year. This will deliver 38 single-storey modular homes.
• The “Rapid Build Housing” programme of 654 temporary units delivered by the Office of Public Works (OPW) for Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection
The number of modular units built since 2023 is not available but measures are being undertaken that will soon facilitate collection of MMC data going forward.
Further measures to promote the provision of modular housing are being considered as part of the new housing plan and will be announced when the plan is published.
