Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 March 2025
62. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of new homes completed in Meath from July 2020 to the end of 2024; his expectations for 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12615/25]
Amharc ar fhreagra97. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of new homes completed in Kerry in 2024; his expectations for 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12407/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 62 and 97 together.
Continuing to increase the supply of new homes is key to meeting need and addressing many of the challenges currently facing the housing market. In this regard, the Programme for Government commits to introducing a new, all-of-government national housing plan, which will build on the robust platform laid by Housing for All and will support delivery of more than 300,000 new homes by the end of 2030.
Supply has increased significantly in recent years. Some 125,000 new homes have been delivered since July 2020, with 92,500 of these delivered between 2022 and 2024 inclusive, exceeding the combined target for the period by 5,500 or so.
This progress has been mirrored at local level. Some 7,118 new homes were completed in Meath between July 2020 and December 2024, with more than 1,600 of these delivered in 2024. At the same time, some 2,586 new homes were completed in Kerry between July 2020 and December 2024, with 485 delivered in 2024.
I am focusing now on how we build on this robust platform and further scale-up delivery both in the immediate-term and to meet our housing needs over the longer-term.
My Department does not provide forecasts of completions in any given year.
