The Government said it was a realistic projection to deliver a minimum of 300,000 new homes by the end of 2030.

The coalition said the target is achievable through public and private sector partners working together.

The official objective for housing policy is lower than number Government ministers predicted, as uncertainty remains over last months of the year.

Labour leader Ivana Bacik said that the housing crisis was holding back the country.

36% believe a change in Government would be a good thing for the property market, while 5% believe the Government is currently doing enough to help