Mid-West house prices up more than 40% in five years as completions fall behind demand 

Chief economist of Limerick Chamber warned the region risks being left behind without targeted investment in housing

Just 5.4% of "affordable" homes were delivered in Limerick, compared to 61% in Dublin

The supply of housing in Ireland's Mid-West remains far below demand with the prices in the region soaring by more than 40% in the past five years.

Publishing its Mid-West economic insight report on Monday, Limerick Chamber warned that while completions rise, far more are needed to keep pace with rising demand.