Shortage of builders is delaying housing

A shortage of builders and construction skills in Kerry is preventing vacant properties from being done up, a county council meeting has been told.

Shortage of builders is delaying housing

Unskilled labourers are in shortage, but so are highly skilled workers.

While council targets are being met in repair of old stock, labour is an growing challenge, as is the falling number of houses for sale.

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