Rebuilding Ireland: Solid Foundations or hollow promises for housing?
About the event
This panel discussion on housing in Ireland aims to encourage an informed public discussion on solutions to the housing crisis.
The discussion takes place in the context of the Government’s new housing strategy, Rebuilding Ireland – an Action Plan for Housing and Homelessness, which aims to double housing construction, increase the supply of social housing and tackle homelessness. However, the plan has come in for criticism as a set of hollow promises while homelessness continues to spiral out of control.
Dr Jamie Goggins, chairman of the West region said: “Sustainable housing represents one of the greatest challenges for construction professionals, policy makers and broader Irish society. For example, with a mandatory requirement for all new buildings constructed after 2020 to be nearly zero energy buildings, as well as those receiving significant renovation, we really do need to be planning and building more energy efficient, cost effective, healthier and comfortable homes today rather than just meeting current minimum standards. Engineers Ireland is delighted to facilitate a public discussion on housing and I would like to invite everyone interested in finding solutions to the housing crisis to attend.”
About the speakers
Speakers include:
Damien English TD - Minister for Housing and Urban Renewal
Martin O'Connor - COPE Galway
Gerard O'Toole - Society of Chartered Surveyors in Ireland
Brian Coyle, Chartered Engineer - Coyle Kennedy Consulting Engineers
Chairing the discussion will be Lorna Siggins, Western and Marine Correspondent with The Irish Times.
Admission
Free - all welcome!
CPD record
Attendance at this event can be counted as part of your overall CPD.