Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 July 2026
477. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total number of new social housing leases entered into in 2025; the average cost per year arising from these leases; the breakdown of lease type and average annual cost of each sub type per unit leased. [51395/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe breakdown of the 697 new social housing leases entered into in 2025 is set out in the table below:
|
Long Term Leasing |
Part V Leasing |
Short Term Leasing (RAS Type) |
Repair & Lease |
Mortgage to Rent |
Grand Total |
|
133 |
24 |
88 |
102 |
350 |
697 |
The average cost per year of new social housing leases entered into in 2025 for Long Term Leasing, Part V Leasing, Short Term Leasing and Repair and Leasing is €12,806.
This may be further broken down as follows.
Average annual cost:
Long Term Leasing: €16,315
Part V Leasing: €21,576
Short Term Leasing: €13,362 - reducing to €12,148 when differential rent is allowed for.
Repair & Lease: €11,401 - reducing to €8,073 when RLS Offset Amount is allowed for.
Mortgage to Rent: €18,723
Note: The information provided above is based on the financial information available to my Department. Delivery does not necessarily occur in the year of approval or spend.
