Taoiseach urges more apartment construction on brownfield sites

Taoiseach Micheal Martin stated that the government needs to increase apartment construction on brownfield sites, acknowledging insufficient redevelopment in urban areas. He emphasized the importance of private sector investment to enhance building efforts. Martin noted that the state is currently subsidizing redevelopment but did not confirm if tax incentives for developers would be included in the upcoming budget. He highlighted the need for more effective policies to stimulate construction. He mentioned that utilizing brownfield sites is beneficial due to existing services and is environmentally advantageous. Martin called for faster and more extensive building efforts in cities like Dublin, Galway, and Cork.