80,000 construction workers may be needed for infrastructure deficits; enhance productivity for under 20,000.

A report by Ireland's Fiscal Advisory Council indicates that nearly 80,000 additional construction workers may be needed to address significant infrastructure deficits in housing, healthcare, transport, and electricity. However, enhancing productivity could reduce this need to under 20,000. The report cites a slow planning system as a major obstacle and advocates for modern construction methods and better value from existing investments to improve infrastructure delivery.

October 30, 2024
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