Ben Collins told Liveline a united Ireland could ease housing barriers

Ben Collins, a professional who has worked in housing associations across Ireland, told RTÉ Radio 1’s Liveline that unifying the island could remove significant barriers to housing supply. He said the existing border has created obstacles and reduced shared opportunities for developers and providers on both sides of the divide. Drawing on his experience in the sector, Collins argued that separate regulatory systems prevent housing bodies north and south from working together seamlessly, forcing duplicate approvals and differing standards.

Collins highlighted that a single market would allow developers to operate across the island without having to navigate two distinct sets of rules. He pointed out that this could streamline project delivery and increase the overall supply of homes available to residents in both jurisdictions. The comments were part of a broader discussion on cross‑border cooperation, with Collins stressing that the potential benefits extend beyond housing to other areas of economic activity.

For more details, see the Liveline transcript (https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiogFBVV95cUxPN1VtUmZWTjc0MWRlZmJ1MmhIXzZPN2ZBUXFDa2dnVF9qZHJfRTFqSkFKdUUtVXZnLUpraXVHd2YtNnVLTjhfNGRHYW93SXdaZnBLcFkwTUJFR1R6dGZoa0dtNkl1V3V1VHhRVjMzbzBXcGl2ZXhSSTM4emxUTnJDeEktdWo4c3JVQVUtNW9VN0dFVmp0OHpwVmFJZlA4ZmlyaVE?oc=5).

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