It says 'political correctness' has haunted housing policy.
More bold and impactful changes are needed if the housing shortage is to be resolved.
That's the view of the Institute of Professional Auctioneers & Valuers.
It says government needs to act on recent recommendations from the IMF which would increase supply and quicken the building process.
IPAV Chief Executive, Castlepollard's Pat Davitt says 'political correctness' has haunted housing policy, and the new planning bill needs to eradicate that.
He says there's is an urgent need to publish the bill:
Mr. Davitt says proper attention also needs to be given to vacant homes:
HSE Lacking "Integrity" And "Sincerity" In Offaly Hospice Fallout - Fergus McDonnell
Revenue Seize Contraband Worth Over €458K In Various Operations
Niall Horan Teases Irish Tour Dates
Midlands Meteorologist Explains Rise In Earth's Climate
Westmeath Entrepreneur Goes Global With 'The Raw Network'
BnM Granted Approval For 100m Offaly Wind Monitoring Mast
Longford Westmeath TD Criticises 'Hands-Off' Government
Evictions In Ireland Expected To Surge
Westmeath Man Avoids Jail For Dublin City Punch-Up
Midlands Man Uses Survival Skills To Rescue Missing Teenagers
Midlands Ireland Conference Celebrates Regional Transformation
Westmeath Man Calls for Support In Fundraiser After MND Diagnosis
House Prices On The Rise In The Midlands
Drug Convictions Soar In Midlands
Dog Has New Best Friend After Offaly Rescue
TII Pressured To Provide Update On Major Midlands Road Project
Edenderry Festival Lineup Revealed
Midlands-Based Student Takes Bronze At Culinary Contest
New Legislation Just The First Step -Midlands Cancer Support Centre
Irish Credit Unions Hit Record Lending Levels