Core Insights - The CEO of the Housing Agency in Ireland stated that to meet the government's target of building 300,000 homes by 2030, an additional 6 to 8 construction firms are needed [1] - The CEO emphasized the importance of institutional support for entities capable of withstanding normal financing and investment cycles, highlighting the role of large private residential builders in addressing the housing crisis [1] - Currently, Cairn Homes and Glenveagh Homes are the only two publicly listed property developers on the Irish Stock Exchange, having completed over 1,600 new homes in the first half of the year [1] - The development sector faces challenges in attracting the necessary funding for large-scale projects, underscoring the need to support Ireland's domestic development platform to attract international investment [1] - The government has committed to building over 300,000 homes between 2025 and the end of 2030, averaging more than 50,000 homes per year [1] - The Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) warned that the number of homes by 2025 may only reach 35,000, significantly below the target of 41,000 set by the "Housing for All" plan [1]