“Whatever the outcome for housing completions in 2025, it will fall well short of the 50,000-60,000 units required," said the author of the report.

Calum Kavanagh (15) who was reported missing from Ballylinan, Co. Laois, since 19th November 2024 has been located safe and well.An Garda Síochána would like to thank the public for their assistance.