Over 2,000 Homes Commenced Construction In Wicklow Over Past 12 Months

The data from the Department of Housing shows that between January and December 2024 60,243 new homes commenced construction, up 84% from the 32,801 recorded in 2023.

This equates to, on average, 239 new homes commenced every working day during 2024. This is the highest number of annual residential commencements since records began in 2014.

In Wicklow, 2,109 houses commenced construction last year.

Welcoming the figures, Senator Casey said: "I’m delighted that these figures have confirmed positive momentum in housing supply here in Wicklow. 

"Over the past year, we have seen over 2,000 new homes commence construction in Wicklow This is positive progress for our communities here and we need these and more new homes to be delivered.

"As a party, Fianna Fáil has placed a top priority on doing everything we can to help people to afford to buy or rent a home.

"I am pleased that these statistics show we are making progress, that homes are being built and my focus will be on doing whatever I can to keep this positive momentum going.”