The phrase "already a lack" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate that a deficiency or absence has been present for some time.
Example: "There is already a lack of resources in the community, which needs to be addressed urgently."
Alternatives: "there is already a deficiency" or "there is already an absence".
For poor people in many regions, there is already a lack of protein (Nitrogen) in their often grain-based diets.
"There is already a lack of Muslims in government positions, but now this debate just shows no matter how loyal you are, some people will always attack you because you are Muslim".
Vice president Brian Walters, who runs a dairy farm near Carmarthen, said: "There is already a lack of processing capacity for milk in Wales and this move, so soon after Dairy Crest took over the dairy, comes at a time when there are increasing calls for more local processing.
"People already have a lack of comfort in using these devices," he said.
The United Nations already classifies a lack of access to abortion as torture, and reading stories' like Gaye Edwards' or Savita Halappanavar's makes it easy to understand why.
We're already facing a lack of jobs and affordable housing, and if threats to cut housing benefit for under-25s go ahead, many of us could be on the streets again.
Canada has already indicated a lack of willingness to support the measures though.
Its third prime minister in three years is already facing a lack of confidence in the polls.
As already discussed, a lack of support for and understanding of the role of foreign language education inhibited the development of relationships with administrative leadership.
There is, as is already clear, a lack of consistency in the literature over the terminology that is applicable to our distinction.
In addition to the challenges I have already mentioned, a lack of political commitment, and reprehensible customs and traditions deter women's participation.
