Put focus on affordable housing, says Limerick Chamber
LIMERICK Chamber has called on government to drive the delivery of affordable housing.
As part of its pre-budget submission, the largest business representative group in the region has also called for investment in capital in capital projects to support economic opportunities in the near future.
Chief among this is the exploitation of offshore wind supplies from the Atlantic coast.
The submission is entitled 'Our people, Our Place our Future'.
Chamber chief executive Dee Ryan said: “A shortage of skilled workers coupled with a drought of affordable housing is creating the perfect storm for employers, inhibiting attraction and retention of workers and impacting on employee’s quality of life.”
She says employers are concerned about their capacity to house workers.
“While government focus on social housing targets has been understandable and justified we are calling for an equal emphasis to be placed on affordable housing delivery,” she added.
Chamber economist Seán Golden added: “The challenge for government in Budget 2024 is to balance doing enough to address the current cost environment while also addressing key infrastructural gaps and providing a return for tax payers in the form of wrap around supports.”
Budget day is in October.