Housing commencements in Donegal rose by almost 78% during the first seven months of the year, compared to 2023.
In Donegal, the number of notices of intention to begin work or convert a building for residential use was 370, up from 208 during the same period last year.
Nationally, the increase was 91%, averaging out to around 97 commencements every day.
Minister of State at the Department of Housing Alan Dillon says there are several reasons for the increase…………………
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