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Kingspan Ireland Boss: 50,000 Homes Annually Achievable with Policy Certainty

Saturday 5 September 2026

The Irish construction sector can deliver 50,000 homes per year if regulatory and policy certainty is maintained, according to Kingspan Ireland's leadership.

The Irish construction industry can deliver 50,000 homes per year if policy certainty is maintained, according to the head of Kingspan Ireland.

As reported by the Business Post, the Kingspan Ireland leader stated that reaching this level of annual residential output is achievable for the sector. However, the projection depends on stable policy conditions remaining in place.

No further details were provided regarding which specific planning regulations, funding schemes, or development policies must be kept consistent to achieve this target. The comments reflect ongoing industry interest in policy stability as a driver for housing delivery.

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