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flag Ireland’s construction sector faces a 111,000 worker shortfall by 2030 despite rising housing starts, threatening housing goals.

flag Ireland's construction sector faces a severe workforce shortage, needing up to 111,000 additional workers by 2030 to meet housing, infrastructure, and climate goals, according to a report by Property Industry Ireland. flag Despite a 73% surge in housing starts in January 2026, construction output fell 5% in Q4 2025, with residential building down 6.5%, signaling ongoing delivery challenges. flag Experts cite an aging workforce, insufficient training pipelines, low retention, and negative public perception as key barriers. flag Without urgent action on apprenticeships, immigration, and regulatory reform, the sector risks falling further behind, worsening housing shortages and keeping prices elevated.

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