Ireland needs 80,000 more workers to fix roads, homes and power
Briefly

The report highlights that Ireland’s infrastructure deficits are long-standing issues that necessitate a planned, multi-year approach for resolution.
Niall Conroy emphasized the slow and unpredictable nature of the planning system, citing it as a major barrier to delivering infrastructural projects effectively.
According to the Fiscal Council, productivity levels in Ireland's construction sector are low, around 32% lower than the international average, hampering infrastructure development.
The report states that the small size of most Irish construction firms limits productivity, as larger firms have more capacity to invest in technology.
Read at Irish Independent
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