Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 May 2023
381. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he has studied the cost of construction review conducted by an organisation (details supplied) that compares the cost of construction across different countries; his views on the comparative costs of construction in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21873/23]
View answerThe Residential Construction Cost Study was conducted under Action 19.1 of the Housing for All Action Plan Update and is a joint initiative of the Construction Sector Group (CSG)/-and the-Government, facilitated by my Department. My Department carried out detailed reviews and analysis of the contents of the report throughout its development.
I have reviewed this study and submitted the report and its follow on actions to Government for approval.
The study identifies seven key cost reduction actions related to specifications and standardisation of dwellings . The study’s findings will also be used to inform future policy initiatives.
Arising from this report, the Government has agreed to implement these key actions. These will be implemented as priority actions, led by my Department and in collaboration with Government and Industry.
A copy of the report can be accessed on my Department’s website at the following link: www.gov.ie/en/publication/2bf87-residential-construction-cost-study-report/
