Ireland’s government is set to discontinue its practice of purchasing ready-built, or “turnkey,” homes for social housing programs. Funding applications for these purchases will cease at the end of 2027. This shift in policy intends to redirect resources toward supporting councils and approved housing bodies in developing their own construction programs. The move signals a broader strategy to increase the direct development of social housing units across Ireland, rather than relying on private developers to deliver them. Officials believe that investing in councils’ and housing bodies’ own building capacity will offer greater long-term control and cost-effectiveness. The change aims to address the growing housing crisis by fostering a sustainable approach to social housing provision. This policy change is expected to impact housing delivery timelines and construction activity across Ireland.