Cork Chamber raises housing and light rail system in meeting with Taoiseach

'Ireland needs a step change in the delivery of housing and transport infrastructure if it is to remain competitive'

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar speaking with members of Cork's business community and senior politicians at the Cork Chamber offices including Cork Chamber CEO Conor Healy and president Ronan Murray. Picture: Darragh Kane

A step change is needed quickly in how housing is delivered in Ireland in order to relieve some of the pressure in the market, Cork Chamber has told the Taoiseach Leo Varadkar.

The magnitude of the housing shortage and its impact on economic growth was conveyed to the Taoiseach during his visit to the Chamber on Friday, which was attended by representatives from Cork industry including some of the region’s largest employers as well as senior politicians including Enterprise Trade and Employment Minister Simon Coveney.