The Chief minister of the Construction industry Federation in Ireland has said that the Irish construction sector has the potential to double in size over the short to medium term , saying that " The sector generated about 6.7 % of GNP activity in 2014 and is a long way off the 12 % level that most economic commentators , and the Government , believe the sector should have as its output . " . He said that the government must invest the sector in its upcoming projects , in order for it to achieve its potential.﻿
The Director General of the Construction Industry Federation in Ireland has said that the Irish construction sector has the potential to double in size over the short to medium term, saying that "The sector represents about 6.7% of GNP activity in 2014 and is a long way off the 12% level that most economic commentators, and the Government, believe the sector should have as its output.". He said that the government must support the sector in its upcoming budget, in order for it to achieve its potential.﻿