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atest press release from the Housing Press Office, issued on Friday, 
April 17th 2026…
The latest data released today by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage shows that the number of new homes being built in Wicklow is growing, indicating building momentum in the county and nationally.
The latest figures show that since the beginning of the year, 578 new homes have been commenced in the county, a significant increase on the 31 units commenced during the first quarter of 2025.
increase of 184% on the 2,961 units commenced during the first quarter of 2025.
year period (2022 and 2023).
To see these numbers growing month-on-month alongside positive data across other key indicators in the sector, such as the recent AIB Construction PMI survey, it really shows that momentum is building in a way that puts us on the right track to meet the goals set out under our Housing Action Plan, Delivering Homes, Building Communities.
“I have made it very clear that, as Minister, I intend to use every lever available, to minimise red tape and maximise delivery. This will require increased public delivery of social and affordable housing, but also a serious increase in private sector home building. Today’s numbers reflect the very real and sustained progress being made in this regard.”
Of all units commenced in the first quarter of 2026 (January to March), 35% (2,921 units) were in the four Dublin local authorities. By Local Authority, the most units commenced this year have been in Fingal County (1,048), followed by Dublin City (721) and South Dublin County (682).