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Ireland’s construction sector faces a 111,000 worker shortfall by 2030 despite rising housing starts, threatening housing goals.
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.
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.
Experts cite an aging workforce, insufficient training pipelines, low retention, and negative public perception as key barriers.
Without urgent action on apprenticeships, immigration, and regulatory reform, the sector risks falling further behind, worsening housing shortages and keeping prices elevated.
El sector de la construcción de Irlanda se enfrenta a un déficit de 111.000 trabajadores para 2030, a pesar del aumento de las nuevas viviendas, lo que amenaza los objetivos de vivienda.