The government will consider on Tuesday a package seeking to improve costs related to the construction of new properties as well as the renovation of derelict sites.

It follows news that government-funded renovation grants for vacant homes could be set to increase.

A spokesperson for the Taoiseach told RTÉ "We have the best social housing output since the 1970s, commencements are bouncing back, and we are likely to meet our overall supply target again this year."