The latest Irish housing completion statistics show the delivery pipeline lost momentum in 2024.
One bright spot was the continued rise in scheme housing, up 4.6% y/y to 16,200.
Whatever the sources of the decline in completions last year, it is clear there is a significant task for the incoming Government to meet its refreshed housing targets.
Turning to the week ahead, the main highlights will be the first monetary policy meetings of the year for the US Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank.