Ireland's Housing Rollercoaster | Limerick News

Ireland’s housing rollercoaster has been churning since the late 70s, fueled by wildly unpredictable economic cycles that outpace policy. Supply and demand don’t sync—construction jobs swing wildly while household growth remains erratic, leaving builders guessing. The result? Empty homes pile up while prices soar during recovery phases, as developers chase high-end profits instead of affordable units. Even well-intentioned government moves often backfire, pushing toward expensive apartments. A smarter fix? More two-bedroom homes—they’re cheaper to build and could ease affordability. But fixing this chaos demands long-term planning, something no single group wants to own. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6eecfcd7b774d18a