International investment at risk as Dublin congestion reaches LA levels

Ireland is fast becoming an urban nation, with Dublin among the most congested cities worldwide, according to Property Industry Ireland, the organisation that represents businesses in the property and construction sector.

PII has warned that Ireland’s ability to attract and retain international investment is at risk if focus is not paid to ensuring that our cities work.

Speaking ahead of the PII annual conference Making Cities Work, held last Thursday, which was addressed by Edward Lister, deputy mayor of London for planning, PII director Peter Stafford said: “The last census showed that the urban population has increased by 10.6%, while the rural population only grew by 4.6% since 2006. Ireland’s population is increasing and it’s moving ever eastwards.