October monthly commencement data published

The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage has published its monthly data on the number of Commencement Notices received (indicators of residential construction starts) for October 2025.

There were 1,441 commencement notices for new homes lodged in October 2025 – this is the second highest month this year after the 1,653 commencements lodged in September.

From January 2025 to October 2025, there were 11,634 notices received. On a rolling 12-month basis (November 2024 to October 2025), 23,599 commencement notices were received.

Of the 1,441 units commenced in October, 574 (40%) are scheme dwellings, 510 (35%) are apartments and 357 (25%) are for one-off units.

Of all units commenced in October 2025, 31% (448 units) were in the four Dublin local authorities. By Local Authority, the most units commenced were in Dublin City (245), followed by Fingal (175) and Cork City (133).

By Local Authority, the most units commenced this year so far have been in Dublin City (2,053) followed by Cork County (1,089) and Fingal (911).

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