Niall Conroy
Niall Conroy is a senior economist with the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (Ifac), an independent statutory body that serves as Ireland's budgetary watchdog. He has recently been in the news for emphasizing the critical need for increased housing construction in Ireland, citing that approximately 70,000 homes must be built annually for the next decade to meet demand and address the housing crisis. Conroy has advocated for the engagement of senior counsel at the start of building projects to prepare for anticipated legal challenges, highlighting the complex regulatory environment surrounding housing development in Ireland.
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Recent news mentions
Niall Conroy authored new research from the Fiscal Advisory Council regarding tax and State spending in Ireland.
Twenty-five years on, Ireland’s economy still remains suspended between Boston and Berlin – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-08-07
Niall Conroy is the acting chief economist at the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council.
Ireland’s housing targets will be missed because the water, electricity and roads required can’t be delivered – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-21
Niall Conroy, a senior economist with the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council, discussed the need for substantial legal challenges in housing projects.
Builders engaging senior counsel at outset of projects in anticipation of substantial legal challenges – Ifac – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-20