Council Says Shortage of Plumbers And Tilers Impacting Clare’s Housing Availability

Clare County Council says a shortage of skilled tradespeople—particularly plumbers and tilers—is slowing efforts to bring vacant council homes back into use.   The local authority currently has 86 vacant properties, with an average turnaround time of 28 weeks before they're ready for new tenants.   At a time when housing demand continues to outstrip supply, how much is the skills shortage affecting housing delivery, and what can be done to address it?   To discuss the issue, Alan Morrissey was joined by Ciarán Breen of Ciarán Breen Construction.  Photo (c) Alliance Images from Alliance Images via Canva