The 2018 SSHA figures build on the momentum gained in 2017 when the list fell by more than 6%. Minister Murphy welcomed the accelerated rate of decrease but acknowledged that, “whilst this is positive news we must not, and will not, lose sight of the fact that there are still more than 70,000 households who are relying on us for the provision of housing support. The additional capital funding secured in Budget 2018 means that over the lifetime of Rebuilding Ireland more than €6 billion is committed for investment by this government to support the delivery of 50,000 long-term social housing homes. In addition, 87,500 flexible housing solutions will be provided through the Housing Assistant Payment (HAP) and Rental Accommodation Schemes. This level of investment and commitment to delivery will ensure we are in a position to meet the ambitious, but clearly necessary, social housing targets over the next few years. Furthermore, commitments under Project Ireland 2040 will see a further increase in social housing homes until 2027.”