Neale Richmond
Question:53. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on Housing for All; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59117/22]
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Housing for All was published 2 September 2021 and the Government published its first annual update of the plan's actions on 2 November 2022.
Progress reports are published quarterly. The sixth of these reports, covering progress in Q4 2022 is due for publication early next year. These reports can be accessed on https://www.gov.ie/en/collection/9d2ee-housing-for-all-quarterly-progress-reports/
Under Housing for All, the supply of new homes is increasing:
- 27,773 new homes completed in the twelve months to end September 2022;
- 26,608 homes commenced in the twelve months to end October 2022;
- 44,715 homes granted planning permission in the twelve months to end June 2022.
The Government and I are confident the target of 24,600 new build homes in 2022 will be met. The plan is delivering through increased housing supply; a range of affordable purchase and rental measures; new initiatives to tackle homelessness; and ongoing, long-term reforms of the housing and planning systems but the Government recognises there are challenges.
Price inflation, rising interest rates and other inter-related factors arising from the war in Ukraine are increasing the cost of construction and leading to a very uncertain and unstable environment The first annual update of the plan sets out how the Government is responding to these changed circumstances and ensuring focus remains on delivery. The stability provided by a clear and comprehensive plan is now more important than ever. The Housing for All Action Plan Update prioritises measures to activate and accelerate the delivery of housing supply, whilst also continuing to deliver on the fundamental reforms set out in the plan.
A record €4.5 billion in State housing investment will be made available in 2023. This will underpin the ambitious Housing for All plan and deliver the largest state home building programme ever with 9,100 direct build social homes, and 5,500 affordable homes. €1.3 billion will be spent on affordability measures, supporting homeownership in 2023.
A copy of the Housing for All Action Plan Update can be accessed at the following link:
www.gov.ie/en/publication/da0d1-action-plan-update-and-q3-2022-progress-report/.