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Government tries to entice builders home

The Government has spent almost €450,000 on enticing builders back home to Ireland from working...

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09.00 30 Oct 2025


Government tries to entice builders home


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09.00 30 Oct 2025


The Government has spent almost €450,000 on enticing builders back home to Ireland from working in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the US. But is it worth coming back for? And is it financially feasible for them?

Pat discusses this issue further with Peter Flynn, Pete the Builder, Orla Hegarty, Architect & Assistant Professor at UCD School of Architecture, Planning and Environmental Policy and also Sean Downey, Director of Education, Skills, Training, Construction Industry Federation.


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