Ossian Smyth (Dún Laoghaire, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

I know that progress is being made but there are two sides to it. There is a commercial imperative to do this for reasons of efficiency and progress in technology. The Government also has to provide support through educational schemes, as we have laid out, and bring the different partners together. Ireland is famous for its construction. We have built a lot of major projects abroad over the years. There is a strong tradition in the sector. However, if we stick with that tradition of on-site construction and the use of traditional methods, we will not get the innovations we see in other countries. The major problem in this country, and the primary focus of the Government, is the housing crisis. A large part of the answer to that crisis will be MMC, including modular housing and off-site construction. That will result in efficiencies and greater delivery of services.

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