The Irish Council for Social Housing has said its members helped deliver four in 10 new social homes last year.
The group, which represents roughly 270 social housing providers, is today launching its latest 'Activity Report' for 2018.
According to the Irish Council for Social Housing's report, the sector provided 3,219 social homes last year, 38% of the national total.
Over half were new builds, one third were acquisitions and roughly a tenth were leased.
4,000 households were also taken off the social housing waiting list.
The group said out of all the social houses delivered, two-thirds were in nine local authority areas, reflecting the higher demand in urban areas.
It says since Rebuilding Ireland was launched in 2016, it has delivered 6,700 homes and is on track to surpass targets for 2021.
However, the group wants any obstacles to this target removed, and is calling on the Government to publish the bill establishing the Land Development Act as a matter of urgency.
They are also calling for at least 30% of housing on State land be ring-fenced for social housing and 20% for affordable housing under the act.
