Oireachtas Housing Activity - Summary Q4

Posted: Dec 11, 2024 / By: Communications Categories:
Oireachtas Housing Activity - Summary Q4

October 

  • Budget 2025 was published, which allocated a total of €7.93 billion to housing. €80 million was allocated to the First Home Shared Equity Scheme, €110 million for the Affordable Housing Fund and €90 million for the Secure Tenancy Affordable Rental scheme 

  • The Homeless Report for September 2024 was published and found that 14,760 people were accessing emergency accommodation during the week 23-30 September 2024 

  • Residential Commencement Notices were published for September 2024, indicating 11,385 homes commenced in the period and 49,007 homes had commenced in the first nine months of 2024. 

November 

  • Residential Commencement Notices were published for October 2024, indicating 4,249 homes commenced in the period and 53,256 homes had commenced in the first ten months of 2024. 

  • The Homeless Report for October 2024 was published and found that 14,966 people were accessing emergency accommodation during the week 21-27 October 2024. 

  • The CSO launched a new platform for information on housing. The Housing Hub has been developed by the CSO to serve as a single source for key housing information using the latest data from the CSO and other public service bodies. 

December 

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