Inflation in the price of construction's now running at 8.3 percent - close to the record levels seen during the Celtic Tiger.
That's according to the Society of Chartered Surveyors, which says hold-ups in international shipping have led to "exceptional" increases in the price of materials.
The society's vice-president Kevin James says consensus in the sector is that the cost of materials will ease next year.
Arklow Born Olympic legend Ronnie Delany — Immortalised Forever In Gold Dies Aged 91
Wicklow-born sporting legend Ronnie Delany is remembered fondly in Arklow where he was born and forever immortalised in marble after his golden glory at the Olympics
Wicklow To Receive Government Funding To Bring Vacant Local Authority Homes Back Into Use
€1.36m is allocated to bring vacant social homes back into use in Wicklow
Major Wicklow Train Station Upgrade Moves Ahead as DART Plans Progress
Major upgrade planned for Wicklow Train Station with work on new bridge to begin this year
DART Station Closures Could Bring Eggstra Stress Over Easter!
Ten stations will close from Saturday April 4th to Monday April 6th - services will to continue to Bray and Greystones.
Closures and Roadworks To Note Across Wicklow County This Week
Don't face delays! Traffic could be impacted across four municipal districts in the coming week.
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