Construction workers are in demand, and there are multiple opportunities for those who have moved abroad and are considering returning. The ‘Build Back Home’ campaign aims to engage with builders and tradespeople in cities such as London, Sydney, and New York to determine what incentives might encourage them to move back to Ireland. The overarching goal of the campaign is to convey the message to Irish individuals living abroad that their help is urgently needed. “You built Sydney, now come and build back home” runs one of the slogans. However, a report from recruitment firm Sonas Technical identifies cost of living and housing shortages as major barriers preventing Irish ex-pat workers from relocating to Ireland.

Source: Irish Examiner December 29, 2025 08:22 UTC