A recruitment specialist believes it's unlikely Ireland can entice that number into the sector.
It's highly unlikely Ireland will be able to attract enough workers to the construction industry here to meet infrastructure needs, according to a recruitment specialist in Laois.
A new report from the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council claims close to 80,000 extra workers are required to required to address the ongoing issues.
The main areas in need of improvement include roads, housing and retrofitting.
Group Chief Executive Officer at FRS Recruitment Colin Donnery says Ireland has an inefficient planning system when compared to other countries:
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