Malcolm Noonan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

Generally, when it comes to overall delivery, to the end of quarter 4 2023, more than 5,800 affordable housing solutions have been delivered through cost rental, the first home scheme, the local authority affordable purchase scheme, and the vacant property refurbishment grant. The first home scheme is assisting first-time buyers to purchase new homes. Recently-published quarter 1 2024 delivery figures show more than 4,000 approvals have been issued since the scheme launched, with 75% of approvals issued in counties Dublin, Cork, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow.

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