Latest data shows over 1,800 new homes commenced in Laois in the last two years

According to new data from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, there was a 31 per cent increase in Laois home starts in 2024/25 over the preceding two year period. It has also emerged that over 3,700 new homes were commenced in Laois over the last five years. The total amount of units commenced nationally in 2025 was 16,412.

The data shows that 254 new homes were commenced in Laois in 2025. This is lower than the 2024 total, the department claims, due to the fact that the 2024 activity was significantly boosted by Government initiatives – including the development levy waiver and the Úisce Éireann rebate, which helped fasttrack a number of projects toward commencement.

If we combine 2024 and 2025, the figures show that 1801 housing units were commenced in Laois.This marks a 31% increase on the 1,368 units commenced during the previous two‑year period (2022–2023).Over the last five years there have been 3,780 units commenced in Laois in total. Nationally, between 2021-25, there have been 176,206 units commenced in total.

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD said:

“I am determined to back ambition for Laois and delivering the homes we need across the county. This serious jump in the delivery of new home starts in Laois during the last two years is encouraging and signals further growing confidence in the construction sector.” “Just before Christmas I launched a new Housing Action Plan - which will deliver record Government financial investment in building homes, but it also commits to creating the best possible environment for housing delivery. This includes an increased emphasis on providing the necessary infrastructure like water, electric, roads.

“As we continue to implement the action plan with huge urgency, I expect to see commencements rise year on year in Laois.”