Supporting people
- Published on: 13 November 2025
- Last updated on: 13 November 2025
- Addressing Homelessness
- Supporting Specific Housing Needs
- Providing More Social Homes
- Increasing Affordable Homeownership, Protecting Renters
- Supporting Stability in the Rental Market
- Investing in Villages, Towns and Cities
Focusing on Ending Homelessness, Delivering Homes for Older People, Supporting Social Inclusion
Addressing Homelessness
Focus on ending homelessness and provide the housing supports needed for older people, disabled people and Travellers to achieve long-term secure housing that meets their needs.
Supporting Specific Housing Needs
The Government helps people who may need extra support with housing especially older people, disabled people, and Travellers.
These groups can face unique challenges, so tailored housing and support services are provided to help them live independently and feel included in their communities. This approach promotes equality, choice, and a better quality of life for everyone.
Providing More Social Homes
The Government plans to significantly increase the number of new social homes built each year from around 8,000 homes per year now to 12,000 homes per year in the coming years.
To reach this goal, local authorities, Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs), and the Land Development Agency (LDA) will need to work together and increase their building efforts.
Increasing Affordable Homeownership, Protecting Renters
Promote affordable homeownership, protect renters and make buying and renting homes more affordable.
Supporting Stability in the Rental Market
Ireland’s rental market is growing fast.
By the end of 2024, there were 328,000 registered tenancies, including 51,230 AHB homes and 2,500 cost rental homes, with over 105,000 private landlords.
The Government is strengthening laws and policies to attract investment, build more rental homes especially apartments and give renters more choice while reducing rents over time.
Investing in Villages, Towns and Cities
The Government is investing in villages, towns, and cities to improve quality of life and community well-being. This includes creating green spaces, walkable areas, and mixed housing for all ages. The focus is on building resilient homes and infrastructure that use resources efficiently, reduce carbon emissions, and help communities grow while keeping their identity.