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Ireland Housing Forecast Cut as Prices Rise 5.5%

The Central Bank of Ireland cut its 2026 housing completions forecast by 500 homes to 39,500 (Q3 Bulletin, Sep 16) — with 41,000 in 2027 and 45,000 in 2028, all against >50,000 needed annually. CSO data shows prices still rising 5.5% YoY in July, and planning permission-to-completion now takes four years.