Housing shortage is impacting Ireland's attractiveness – IBEC

Business group proposes measures that would cut the cost of a new home by €30,000

Figures for last year show work began on 27,000 new homes, well short of annual targets. Stock picture: Denis Minihane

The Government must urgently deliver ambitious policies to speed up the delivery of much-needed housing and introduce measures to cut the cost of new homes by €30,000.

Business group Ibec says the housing crisis has reduced Ireland’s attractiveness as a place to live and invest.