Changes needed to our planning laws

A leading planner says politicians constant objections to housing applications is increasing the cost of homes.

It's after a report by the Chartered Surveyors of Ireland highlighted a big shortage of supply. By 2031, it says over 60,000 housing units will need to be built every year - over three times the current level. Tom Philips, a former chairman of Property Industry Ireland, says the planning system needs to be reformed to achieve that.