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Apartment construction sluggish despite viability measures

Wednesday 9 September 2026

Apartment construction in Ireland remains sluggish despite Government measures to enhance viability, according to a report by The Irish Times.

Apartment construction in Ireland remains sluggish despite Government measures to enhance the viability of these residential developments.

According to a report by The Irish Times, measures introduced by the Government to improve apartment viability have not yet resulted in a significant turnaround. Apartment construction continues to perform slowly, indicating that the challenges facing developers in this sector persist.

While specific government measures have been put in place to enhance apartment viability, these initiatives have not yet resolved the sluggish rate of construction.

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