Record number of new homes being built in Laois with 87% rise in commencements last year

A record number of new homes commenced construction in Laois in 2024, according to new figures from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage which show an 87% increase year-on-year. 

Last year there were commencement notices for 1,543 homes in Laois, up significantly from 2023's figure of 826 homes.

Commenting on the data, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien said: “Strong figures on home starts in Laois in 2024 confirm that a robust stock of new housing is in the pipeline.

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"Government initiatives such as the development levy waiver and the Úisce Éireann rebate have had a positive impact in getting projects off the ground with the ultimate goal of increasing our housing supply to meet housing needs.
“This significant rise in housing supply will enable more people to become homeowners and also help increase access to a wider range of secure housing options.”

Nationally, the data shows that between January and December 2024, there were 60,243 new homes commenced, up 84% from the 32,801 recorded in 2023. This equates to, on average, 239 new homes commenced every working day during 2024. This is the highest number of annual residential commencements since records began in 2014.