New figures show almost 500 new build Mayo social homes at design or construction phase
Figures published by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne, show that in Mayo, there were 483 social homes at various stages of design or construction by the end of June this year.
The latest Construction Status Report (CSR), which details new-build social housing activity by local authority, also shows that nationally, 26,684 social homes were at various stages of design and construction at the end of Q2 this year.
Throughout the country, the delivery of new build social homes in the first half of the year (1,804) is up almost 54% on the first six months of 2024 (1,174). It is also higher than H1 delivery in 2022 (1,761) and H1 delivery in 2023 (1,393).
While first-half delivery figures are encouraging, the full picture will become clearer by year-end, as social housing delivery by local authorities and Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs) typically accelerates in the second half of the year.
Welcoming the figures, Minister Browne said: “These figures demonstrate that our efforts to accelerate the delivery of social housing, particularly new-build homes, are having an impact. I remain firmly committed to sustaining progress in Mayo and throughout the country. In July, I made a significant move to a Single Stage Approval Process for social housing projects under €200 million.This will accelerate delivery and support the achievement of our ambitious targets, and was widely welcomed by our local authorities.”
The minister added: “While today’s focus is on the numbers, it is ultimately about the people behind them. As minister, I have the privilege of travelling throughout the country and witnessing first-hand the profound impact that a permanent, secure home has on individuals and families.
“I want homes built at pace and at scale across all types, social, affordable, cost rental and private.
“We are now constructing more social housing than at any point since the 1970s, and I am determined to ensure this progress continues.”