Report: Respond owns and manages 1,135 homes in Cork

Respond now owns and manages 1,135 homes throughout Cork providing secure and affordable accommodation for tenants.

Respond is set to deliver almost 1,000 new social and costs rental homes this year, its highest annual output to date. The organisation, which operates across all 26 counties, expects to hand over 972 new homes by year end (789 social and 183 cost rental) marking the fourth consecutive year of growth in its annual delivery figures.

The figures were included in Respond’s 2024 Annual Report, launched on Tuesday by Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD. The report showed how Respond continues to expand its housing pipeline under its multi-billion-euro national development programme. This includes 3,458 homes currently being built across the country.

In 2024, Respond delivered 855 new social and cost rental homes, representing a 28% increase on the previous year and approximately 6% of all new social homes built nationally.

It also commenced construction on 2,667 additional homes during the year. Respond delivered 18% of Cost Rental homes delivered by approved housing bodies in 2024. Significant projects delivered during the year included:

· 334 social and Cost Rental homes at Parkleigh, Seven Mills, Dublin

· 18 social homes in the historic Millfield Cottages, Blackpool, Cork

· 97 social homes at Newtown View, Drogheda, Co. Louth.

Respond now manages 8,510 properties across 26 counties, providing secure, affordable housing for more than 19,000 tenants.

Respond spokesperson Niamh Randall said: “Respond is committed to supporting the Government’s programme of housing delivery by increasing the national housing stock through our cost effective, construction-led model. We are providing families with access to stable, long-term homes where they can put down roots as part of a local community.

“Our vision is an Ireland where everyone has a great place to live, and we are building the infrastructure and the communities to make that a reality. Each of our developments follow our evidence informed Housing Services Delivery model and includes community hubs.”

James Browne, TD, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, added: “I would like to congratulate Respond on the publication of their annual report which showcases the important role that approved housing bodies play in delivering new homes at the scale required to tackle the housing crisis.”