Property prices rise by nealy 7% and less first time buyers for new homes. RTE.ie article.
Both Limerick Auctioneers and Estate Agents and the CSO would agree that house prices have risen by between 6% and 7%. This includes all sales including cash. See more at:
http://www.rte.ie/news/business/2016/0921/818092-cso-house-prices/