Laois ranks second nationally for housing delivery

The Hardware Association Ireland has published a new league table ranking local authorities by their delivery of housing … and Laois has placed second!

The newly published Housing Delivery League Table places Laois firmly at second place, with 5.2 homes created per 1,000 residents between January and June.

First place Louth finished significantly ahead of Laois with 6.6 homes per 1,000 residents, with Kildare taking third place with 4.6, while South Dublin and Fingal followed, both on 4.5.

The State recorded an overall rate of 3.6 homes per 1,000 residents, meaning Laois’ performance was 44 per cent higher than the national figure. The Hardware Association Ireland analysis includes both new-build homes and previously vacant or derelict properties rejuvenated and returned to residential use.

Commenting on Laois’ performance, Martin Markey, Chief Executive Officer of Hardware Association Ireland, said:

“This league table, which we will produce twice per year, provides an important snapshot of housing delivery. While many local authorities are making strong progress, there remains a need for greater consistency and ambition in meeting housing demand. For local authorities that are challenged in providing new housing, there is ample scope to provide homes by rejuvenating empty homes and above the shop properties. We hope this analysis will support constructive dialogue and drive improvements where they are most needed.” The following is this terms' league table:

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