SHARING HOUSING INSIGHTS

An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar TD, recently held a conference on Housing for All with critical stakeholders, at which SCSI President Kevin James and Planning & Development PG Chair Lisa Rocca were invited to provide insights on behalf of the SCSI on how to expedite the targets of Housing for All, including increased housing delivery to take into account the rising population.

The SCSI anticipates a further busy period of engagement with the Government and relevant Departments over the coming weeks, as we publish key evidence-based reports on the property, land and construction sector, including the updated rebuild costs, which will inform the Defective Concrete Block Scheme. The work on the SCSI's Real Cost of Renovation is eagerly anticipated by the Oireachtas Joint Committee, with the Committee Chair, Steven Matthews TD, providing an open invitation upon its completion.

Our working groups and the general member surveys that we issue are vital to this critical policy work. We invite you to let us know if you'd like to get more involved by emailing us.