2 Establish why it costs so much to build hereDemand was there, so why was housing supply so slow to respond after the financial crisis? And the NESC calls for a rapid ramping up of the Land Development Agency, which will build on State land, and even consideration of compulsory purchases of land in some cases. Spending on State building was slashed after the financial crisis. Part of the issue is the huge lead time from planning to delivery for State housing projects.The public procurement rules which State bodies must adhere to are one cause of major delay. 6 Deliver affordable homesWhatever about affordable rental, affordable purchase is another challenge.

Source: The Irish Times May 22, 2021 04:52 UTC