Galway Chamber targets 3,000 new housing units per year to meet population demands

The Galway Chamber says 3,000 housing units must be constructed to meet population demands aross the county.

The target was set out this morning by industry and business experts at a meeting on housing issues.

1,334 houses were built across the county last year - and businesses say the lack of accommodation is impacting their ability to hire new staff.

Galway Chamber CEO Kenny Deery spoke to our reporter Joseph Murray about the findings.