Ennis Developer Says Adequate Financial Incentives For Builders Taking On Apprentices Are Needed

A Clare developer believes providing adequate financial incentives for builders taking on apprentices is crucial to achieving housing targets. Speaking in Dál Eireann yesterday, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar stated that 40,000 new homes now need to be built each year. However just 8,286 new apprentices entered the construction industry in 2022, significantly short of the goverments target of 10,000. Ciarán Breen of Ciaran Breen Construction in Ennis says the current apprenticeship model is not beneficial for any stakeholder involved.