Ireland's Housing Revival: A Surprising Boost in Home Constructions

Ireland's housing sector has turned heads with a 35% surge in new home constructions in the second quarter, resulting in the strongest first half since the 2008 property crash, according to recent data.

The country's struggle to accommodate a rapidly growing population has been a longstanding issue, with construction numbers falling by 7% last year to just over 30,000 homes. This trend appeared likely to continue after only a 2% growth in early 2025 prompted pessimistic forecasts.

However, the significant spike from April to June, particularly in apartment completions, challenges these predictions, bringing renewed optimism to Ireland's efforts to address its housing crisis, a government top priority.

(With inputs from agencies.)