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- Apr 7
- 1 min read
Updated: Apr 9
Addressing the Housing Crisis – Can Ireland maintain FDI momentum?
The Warning Signal: In 2025, a major US tech company reportedly delayed 200 Dublin relocations because employees couldn't find housing.
The Data:
® 64% of respondents cite housing as major constraint
® Rent up 42% since 2019
® Construction sector labor shortage: 80,000 workers needed
3 Scenarios
Scenario | Probability | Impact on FDI |
Rapid build (50k units/year by 2028) | Low | Positive |
Gradual improvement (40k units/year) | Medium | Neutral |
Crisis worsens (sub-30k units) | Medium-High | Negative – MNCs choose Poland/Portugal |
Open Question: Should Ireland prioritize housing for FDI workers over housing for indigenous citizens? The two are now in direct competition.
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