Still no start in apartment construction in Louth this year
While planning permission has been granted for a number of apartment developments in Louth, construction began on just 13 apartments in the county since the beginning of last year
Latest data from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage shows that construction has not yet begun on any apartments in Louth so far this year, and that construction began on just 13 apartments in the whole of last year.
Construction began on 45 new homes in total in Louth in April, down one from March but up from 11 in April 2025. So far this year, work began on 218 new homes in Louth, up from 39 during the same period last year.
Of the 45 new homes in April, nine were one off houses and 36 were part of a multi-unit development (scheme dwellings).
Nationally, work began on 2,613 new homes in April, down from 2,939 in March, but up from 1,037 in April of last year.
Work has begun on 11,021 new homes across the country so far this year, up from 3,998 during the same period last year.
Of the 2,613 homes commenced in April, 1,446, or 56% are scheme dwellings; 718 or 27%, are apartments; and 449, or 17%, are one-off units.
608 homes were in the four Dublin local authorities. By Local Authority, the most homes commenced were in Fingal County (276), followed by Dublin City (216) and Westmeath County (185).
Commenting on the latest figures, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD, said: "It is very encouraging to once again see continued improved commencement figures compared to last year, and I believe it's a significant indicator that things are truly moving in the right direction when it comes to building the new homes we need throughout the country.
“I have been laser focused in my efforts to streamline the planning process and implement a housing policy that encourages confidence and certainty in the sector, and today's numbers suggest this is beginning to bear fruit.
"We have set ambitious targets in our Housing Action Plan, 'Delivering Homes, Building Communities', but that scale of ambition is what we need to turn the tide and solve this housing crisis.
“We will not be complacent and I will continue to use every lever available to maintain this growth, but today's figures are very much another welcome step in the right direction."