Starting at 41,000 homes next year and increasing to 60,000 by the end of the period, the overall goal is to deliver 303,000 homes. However, the number of affordable and social homes within this target remains undecided. This detail, the spokesperson said, will be a topic for debate in the upcoming general election, with the final decision left to the next government.

Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien welcomed the targets, emphasizing, “Our targets are the baseline, not the limit. As we’ve shown with the Housing for All plan, we aim to exceed where possible.”

Taoiseach Simon Harris expressed satisfaction with advancing the national planning framework, noting its importance for scaling housing supply: “Without it, achieving the necessary growth in housing supply wouldn’t be feasible.”

Tánaiste Micheál Martin acknowledged the ambitious nature of the targets, cautioning against parties claiming they can exceed them. “Especially when they intend to hinder first-time buyers or undermine the Land Development Agency, which we established during this government’s tenure,” he said.

Minister O’Brien stressed the need for “a clear pathway forward” for housing delivery, adding, “The targets are just one part; the broader planning framework determines how, where, and when we build.”

He also confirmed that the national planning framework, crucial for zoning and future housing development, will be presented to the Cabinet for approval, following his agreement with the coalition leaders on these new goals through 2030.