Irish new-home completions rose 10.4% in the third quarter

Economy · First reported 29 Oct, 11:42 · Updated 15:45

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Ireland recorded 10,154 new-home completions from July to September 2026, up 10.4% on the same quarter a year earlier. The increase comes amid concerns that building levels remain below what is needed to meet housing demand and longer-term targets.

The CSO reported 10,154 completions in the third quarter, a 10.4% year-on-year increase; 26,833 homes had been completed so far in 2026.
The figures showed increases in housing-estate homes, apartments and one-off houses, while the past 12 months saw 38,589 completions.
The housing minister described the figures as progress, while Sinn Féin’s housing spokesperson said projected completions would fall short of the annual average he said was needed through 2030.

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Key facts

Third-quarter completions: 10,154 homes, up 10.4% year on year.
Completed so far in 2026: 26,833 homes, compared with 24,256 in the same period last year.
Completions in the past 12 months: 38,589 homes.
Estimated pent-up demand: 250,000–300,000 homes.
Economists’ forecast for 2026: 39,000–40,000 homes.