The number of commencement notices received by the local authorities in Sligo and Donegal has increased exponentially.
In January, commencement notices for 50 homes in Sligo were issued, up from a total of 2 during the same period in 2023.
41 were issued by Donegal County Council, up from 18 twelve months ago.
The number has fallen in Leitrim, however with 3 issued compared to 6 in 2023.
Over 3,300 housing commencement notices were received by authorities across the country in January.
That’s an increase of 59% on the same month last year according to the Department of Housing.
