A total of 16,679 new dwellings were finished in the first six months of 2026, up 10.8% on the 15,059 homes delivered in the same period in 2025. This represents a new high for January–June completions and builds on last year's record annual output. As housing delivery typically accelerates in the second half of the year, the strong start provides a positive platform for overall 2026 performance.

James Browne TD, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, said: "The record number of completions achieved between January and June provides an encouraging indication of activity within the housing sector on the whole, but there's room for improvement. I want to see that happening over the next half of the year.

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"With almost 16,000 'new home' commencements in the first half of the year, these figures overall are underlining that the measures and policy interventions we are putting in place are translating into real homes on the ground.

"I take every data set we have in its context. I reflect on what it tells us and how the bigger picture for delivery is shaping up and how we are fixed for the next 6 months.

"My focus remains on maintaining and building on momentum, using every tool available to increase housing supply and ensure that more people can access a secure, affordable home. We are driving on because people need these homes delivered."

The first-half total comprised 5,011 apartment completions (up 4.5% year on year), 8,830 scheme dwelling completions—houses within multi-unit developments connected to the ESB network—(up 15%), and 2,838 single dwellings (up 9.7%).