RTE is reporting that "70% of young people in Ireland have considered a job in construction industry"
The percentage comes from a survey carried out by (Ireland's leading builders’ merchants, Chadwicks.
The findings show that a significant 70% of people aged 16-24 have considered a career in the construction industry. Moreover, an overwhelming majority of parents of young adults (85%) recognize the advantages of a career in construction for their children. Notably, more than two-thirds (67%) of these parents expressed that they would be pleased if their child chose to pursue a career in this sector.
You can read the report here.