Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 23 June 2021

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation

Reactivation of Economy Following Pandemic Restrictions: Discussion (Resumed)

Ms AnnMarie Farrelly:

I will comment on the housing piece. It is probably unrealistic to think we will staff up completely to be in a position to build each and every home ourselves. The engagement with private builders and the tendering piece is probably the reality of where we are going.

On speed and making the procurement process more efficient, the construction industry is aware exactly of what our level of activity is going to be in the coming years. I expect it to scale up and to be in a position to assist us. I might ask my colleagues to comment on some of the other issues.