Report: Housing crisis could stop investment

Rising housing costs are putting pressure on wages and creating social problems — not least for children and the homeless — while a lack of supply could stop job investment here, a risk report finds.

The annual risk report, examining everything from Brexit to cyber-attacks, also warns that as Ireland returns to full employment, that sectors may experience skills shortage and economic growth may stall.

It also highlights international concerns such as changes to tax policies in the US as well as growing tensions with North Korea and wider threats to global peace.