Builders vote no confidence in housing targets moments after minister's rousing speech
Construction industry leaders in Ireland expressed a lack of confidence in the government's housing targets during an annual summit. Despite a speech from Minister James Browne defending the government's progress, 61% of attendees polled doubted the goal of 300,000 homes by 2030 can be met.
Why it matters
The disconnect between government policy goals and industry sentiment highlights significant challenges in addressing Ireland's ongoing housing crisis.
THERE WAS AN awkward moment at the construction industry’s annual conference on Wednesday, as builders voted no confidence in the government’s housing plans – just minutes after Minister James Browne had departed the stage to applause following a passionate speech.
A snap poll of attendees showed that 61% of those who voted were not confident in whether the government’s target of 300,000 homes by 2030 can be achieved.
Only 2% said they were very confident, while 22% were somewhat confident. The remaining were unsure.
The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) annual summit took place in Croke Park on Wednesday, where construction chiefs, civil servants and other companies wrapped up in the industry met to discuss housing.
Titled ‘Ready to deliver: Ireland’s decade of construction’, it focused heavily on whether the government’s major housing and infrastructure plans are likely to succeed.
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