Delighted to attend the National Economic Dialogue this morning. We had a very constructive and informative breakout session on "Confronting the challenges of viability and affordability in an era of rising costs and prices" and articulated members views to Min Darragh O'Brien.
Our meeting at the Joint @OireachtasNews Committee on Housing, Heritage & Local Government, allowed us to highlight the ongoing difficulties with planning, infrastructure, skills shortages & design across our sector. The full video can be accessed here: https://t.co/PsSo2Uogit
The IHBA was pleased to present to the @OireachtasNews Joint Committee on Housing in relation to construction costs this week alongside colleagues from @SCSISurveyors and the @CCMALocalGov
We asked for the committee to support the sector in terms of the cost of materials and for challenges around planning, infrastructure and skills to be met.
We will continue to engage with political stakeholders to ensure our voice is heard and our industry is supported.
Minister Darragh O'Brien addressing the delegates at #HBSummit22 thanks the sector for being "agile, adaptable and efficient" throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.
We are delighted to be live at #HBSummit22 here in Croke Park. We are thrilled to be back engaging with members in person and look forward to a day of discussions and sharing ideas.
We spoke to the Irish Times about some of the challenges facing the home building sector including the current skills shortages we are experiencing. You can read the full article here - https://t.co/iv22h3U0kX
As the Government continues in its efforts to tackle the housing crisis the IHBA will seek to positively engage with any future legislation or public consultation that promotes the delivery of homes and supports would be homeowners to get on the property ladder. #Budget2022
The Irish Homebuilders Association (IHBA) has today welcomed the announcement of #Budget2022 and measures that will support the delivery of much needed homes across the country.
The IHBA has campaigned vigorously for home building to be prioritised by this Government and we are pleased to see steps being taken to do this in #Budget2022
Our members are facing significant delays to water connections which is slowing down the delivery of badly needed homes. James Benson, Director IHBA, raised the issue on last night's @RTE_PrimeTime programme.
You can watch it here - https://t.co/lQeZ2IPZxK
The Irish Home Builders Association has welcomed the announcement from Government that home building is set to return on 12 April. https://t.co/KBtyt9UzP1
The construction Industry have demonstrated that home building can operate safely throughout this pandemic. James Benson joined Newstalk Breakfast to speak about the impact of restrictions on housing delivery that will be seen for many years to come. https://t.co/9vDo3jZmLd