Industry boss, Coolderry's Tom Parlon says the issue shows no signs of improving.
Representatives from the building sector expect costs to continue rising for the foreseeable future.
A new survey from the Construction Industry Federation found the price of building materials rose for almost all companies in the industry last year.
This pushes up the price of houses and home repairs for consumers.
Construction Industry boss, Coolderry's Tom Parlon says the issue shows no signs of improving.
Call For Consent Education To Begin At Pre-School Age
Rathdowney's Ellen O'Malley Dunlop is making the call for this.
Minister Vows Closer Cooperation On Wildfire And Bogfire Legislation
It comes after a recent spell of hot weather that sparked bog fires across the Midlands.
Transatlantic Investigation Targets Kinahan Cartel Assets
Daniel Kinahan is being held in Portlaoise Prison.
€35k Worth Of Drugs Seized In Westmeath Search
Two men have been arrested.
Offaly Action Group Underlines Opposition To Windfarm Project
Bellair Bog Community Group says it's working with people opposing another project in Lemanaghan.
Farmers Issue Dry Weather Warning
June and July were the drighest monhts on record for Western Europe.
Midlands Hospital Warns Of Increased Admissions
Staff and management at Regional Hospital Mullingar are apologising for any inconvenience caused.
Westmeath Swimming Pool Announces Temporary Closure For Repairs
Mullingar Swimming Pool will temporarily close next Monday until Friday.
