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International investors are keen to spend money in the European market but want to ensure they make a return, according to Elkstone

Regulatory uncertainty hits housing investment - Elkstone

Regulatory uncertainty is stiffling much-needed investment in residential housing, according to private market specialists Elkstone.

Business • 12 May

The taskforce will meet monthly and will be chaired by Jack Chambers

New taskforce to tackle 'slow' infrastructure delivery

A new dedicated Infrastructure Division along with a taskforce to support it aims to address the slow pace at which long-term infrastructure is delivered, Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Jack Chambers has said.

Politics • 15 Apr

Gavin Lawlor, the President of the Irish Planning Institute

IPI warns of shortage of planning professionals

A growing shortage of planning professionals in Ireland will hamper the future delivery of key infrastructure projects.

Business • 03 Oct 24

The Construction Industry Federation says at least 60,000 houses a year are needed to meet demand

CIF says 60,000 houses a year needed to meet demand

The Construction Industry Federation is holding its annual conference in Croke Park in Dublin today, which will focus on addressing population growth.

Business • 24 Sep 24

A shortage of engineering talent will make it more difficult for major projects - including wind farms - to be completed in the coming years

8,000 engineering jobs forecast for this year

Almost 8,000 engineering jobs could be available this year, according to a forecast by Engineers Ireland.

Business • 01 Feb 23

MetroLink is one of the big ticket infrastructure projects promised for the capital

Pace of infrastructure delivery key to Dublin - Chamber

The pace of delivery of major infrastructural projects such as MetroLink and the DART+ programme will be key to the future success of the capital, according to the incoming President of Dublin Chamber.

Business • 31 Mar 22

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said the fund was a 'roadmap for major investment in infrastructure development around the world'

EU plans €300bn international development fund

The European Commission has announced a plan to mobilise €300 billion in public and private infrastructure investment around the world, a move seen as a response to China's Belt and Road strategy.

Business • 01 Dec 21

The Green Party said investment in water treatment could be funded by development levies

Action needed on Dublin Bay water quality - Green Party

The Green Party is calling for action to improve water quality in Dublin Bay.

Campaign Daily • 27 Jan 20

More than 500,000 homes will need to be built to cater for growing population

Ross denies election link to Project 2040 decisions

Minister for Transport Shane Ross has rejected any suggestion that a possible general election in the next year influenced decisions taken in the new national plan for the country set to be published later today.

Project 2040 • 16 Feb 18

Ibec points out that around 40% of economic activity currently takes place within the M50, and it wants to see more sustainable development in cities other than the capital

Ibec calls on Govt to increase infrastructure spending

The business and employers' group Ibec is calling on the Government to double its current spend on infrastructure and to adopt an all-island approach to planning.

Business • 10 Apr 17

The industry body is calling on the Government to raise its public infrastructure investment to 4% of GDP

CIF calls for increased spending on infrastructure

The Construction industry Federation is calling on the Government to increase investment in the sector to address what it describes as an 'infrastructure crisis'.

Business • 28 Mar 17

Dublin is now ranked the ninth most congested of 200 cities worldwide at peak times

Commission warns of inadequate capital spending

The European Commission's annual country report on Ireland warns that the Government's capital spending programme is inadequate for the country's needs.

Business • 01 Mar 16