Staff shortages could impact housing delivery, warns banking industry 

There could be a delay in the delivery of residential units as the construction industry battles challenges.

Despite a strong pipeline, house building could be curtailed by staff shortages, Ireland's banking industry has warned.

Over 50,000 residential units are expected to be built between now and the end of 2023 if challenges securing the required labour due to the pandemic do not interrupt this plan. More than 30,700 housing units were started last year, a 42% increase on 2020.