Despite a surge in home commencements, the Central Statistics Office (CSO) reports a slight decline in planning permissions for new homes in Ireland. Key Findings: Planning Permissions: In the second quarter of 2024, there was a 2.4% decrease in the number of homes approved for planning permission, totaling 8,513 units. This figure is lower than […]
Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Peter Burke TD, has announced he is making an additional allocation of €5 million in funding available to Construct Innovate, Ireland’s national research centre for construction technology and innovation. The funding is to enable a new programme of housing-focused research at the Centre under Housing for All commitments. The […]
Ireland is grappling with a severe housing crisis, primarily driven by a widening gap between population growth and construction rates. The nation's rapid population increase, fueled by both natural growth and immigration, has outpaced housing supply, leading to escalating property prices and a shortage of affordable homes. Ireland has experienced a significant population surge in […]
A new report from the Expert Group on Future Skills Needs highlights the importance of accelerating the adoption of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) as a means of boosting housing supply and improving productivity and efficiency in the construction sector. The report identifies the nature of the skills needs of enterprises supporting the transition to MMC […]
