Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 April 2022
383. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of new build social housing homes that were delivered in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18241/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department publishes comprehensive programme level statistics on social housing delivery for each local authority on a quarterly basis. The statistics are available to the end of 2021 and are published on the statistics page of my Department’s website, at the following link: www.gov.ie/en/collection/6060e-overall-social-housing-provision/.
In 2021, a total of 9,183 new social homes were delivered despite housing delivery being impacted by the enhanced Level 5 restrictions introduced in January 2021 which resulted in most residential construction being halted for over three months. This total includes 5,202 new build homes, 1,270 acquisitions and 2,711 homes delivered through leasing programmes.
Increasing the delivery of social housing is a central element of Housing for All, with a target to deliver 47,600 new build homes between 2022-2026, including 9,000 new build homes in 2022.
