Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Tuesday, 2 May 2023
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government
Modern Construction Methods: Discussion
Paul McAuliffe (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source
I thank all the witnesses for their comprehensive opening statements. I represent Ballymun, Finglas, Glasnevin and Santry, so it is not our first rodeo when it comes to modular construction. The development of Ballymun involved panelling construction. The first modular, rapid-build homes were built in 2017 in Baile na Laochra in Ballymun. Therefore, we come with a bit more of a jaundiced eye, look beyond the fancy pictures and are starting to see the reality of rapid-build construction. There is considerable potential but I am worried about both the cost and speed.
Can the OPW give an indication of the unit cost?
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