Tax breaks are being proposed for construction workers who return home to Ireland to work in the industry.
The Construction Industry Federation said it is one of a number of measures needed to fill a looming skills shortage.
In its pre-budget submission, the CIF proposes a tax allowance for relocation costs to help skilled workers to come home.
It is also calling for grants for construction sector apprentices.
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Jeanette Mair from the CIF thinks more needs to be done to attract young people in the building trade.
She said: "We're also looking at initially to devise a marketing campaign and alleviate the other barriers for people returning home from abroad, such as the cost of insurance."
