Aindrias Moynihan (Cork North West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The issue I wish to raise relates to the continuing dramatic increase in the price of building material, including the price of timber, steel and insulation products. Builders are unable to stand over quotations for anything more than a few days. While it is an issue for all those involved in construction, from big road projects down to individual house construction, it is particularly difficult for older people who are building extensions for bathrooms, including the installation of walk-in showers and so on. These people are dealing with their local councils in respect of the grant. No matter how fast councils approve grants and even when they max out on them, older people are getting hit with the impact of increased prices. What action can be taken to address this issue? Have Departmental officials met with representative of the industry to discuss dealing with the issue of dramatically increasing price of construction materials?

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