Seán Canney TD, Minister of State for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports and Leader in Cabinet of the Independent Ministers, has welcomed new figures from the Central Statistics Office showing the highest level of new home completions on record nationally in 2025, alongside a strong increase in housing delivery in Galway.

The CSO data shows that 1,478 new homes were completed in Galway in 2025, an increase of 235 homes on the previous year, representing growth of almost 16%. Nationally, the CSO’s New Dwelling Completions Report for Q4 2025 shows that 36,284 new homes were completed in 2025, representing a 20.4% increase on 2024 and the highest annual total recorded since the CSO began compiling this data series in 2011.
Over the past five years, almost 149,000 new homes have been delivered nationwide, compared with just over 83,000 homes in the previous five-year period, highlighting a sustained acceleration in housing supply.

Minister Canney said the Galway figures are particularly encouraging given the ongoing demand for housing across the county.

“It is very welcome to see such a strong year-on-year increase in housing delivery in Galway. The completion of almost 1,500 new homes in 2025 represents real progress and reflects the scale of activity now underway across the county.”

 Commenting on the national figures, Minister Canney said the data points to clear progress in increasing overall supply.

“These figures confirm a sustained increase in housing delivery nationally, with 2025 marking the highest level of completions ever recorded. This reflects the impact of record state investment, stronger delivery mechanisms and growing confidence across the sector.”

Apartment delivery showed particularly strong growth in 2025, with over 12,000 apartments completed, an increase of almost 39% on the previous year and the highest level ever recorded. Apartments accounted for approximately one-third of all new home completions, alongside scheme housing and single dwellings.

Minister Canney said that while further progress is needed, the figures show delivery moving in the right direction.

“There is more work to do, but these figures demonstrate clear momentum. Maintaining this progress and ensuring regional delivery, including across counties like Galway, will remain a key priority.”

Notes to Editors

New Dwelling Completions by Local Electoral Area in Galway, 2025 (CSO):

  • Gort-Kinvara: 263
  • Athenry-Oranmore: 228
  • Connemara South: 180
  • Galway City Central: 162
  • Galway City East: 136
  • Tuam: 122
  • Galway City West: 117
  • Loughrea: 103
  • Ballinasloe: 101
  • Connemara North: 66