More than 3,000 formerly derelict or vacant homes were brought back into use during 2025, figures show, as the Government attempts to drive up housing stock levels to address the housing crisis. Data from the Department of Housing shows that 3,066 grants were paid out in 2025 — a 127% increase from the 1,349 recorded in 2024. Donegal had 1,085 approved and 396 grants paid out, worth a combined total estimated cost of €22.4m. Cork county had 1,065 approvals and 316 grants paid out with a combined total cost of €17.3m. According to the most recent data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO), in the first nine months of 2025, there were 24,325 homes completed.

Source: Irish Examiner January 26, 2026 00:04 UTC