The number of unfinished developments in Ireland over the last six years has decreased by 85%, according to a new report.

Minister for Housing and Urban Renewal, Damien English TD, published the fifth annual progress report and seventh housing survey on tackling the issue of unfinished housing developments.

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The report revealed 2016 alone saw the resolution of 248 developments.

Among the key findings of the survey were:

• 248 developments resolved in 2016

• 420 unfinished developments remaining

• 2,000 units currently being utilised for social housing purposes

• All developments resolved in one local authority

Minister English indicated that his objective is to resolve all remaining unfinished housing developments especially those within high market demand locations and strive for 100% turnaround.

(CD/LM)