Risks of cost overruns in NDP, warns IFAC The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council has said the planned increases in public investment under the National Development Plan will help Ireland achieve its climate and … Business • 18 Nov 21
Demand for retrofitting soars amid energy price hikes Almost half of consumers are planning to make their homes more energy efficient over the next three years, according to new research by Banking and … Business • 15 Oct 21
NDP brings more uncertainty and confusion - Kelly Labour leader Alan Kelly has told the Dáil that the National Development Plan actually brings more uncertainty on projects, with confusion abounding. Politics • 05 Oct 21
Up to €3.5 billion available for cross-border projects The National Development Plan - Project Ireland 2040 - will commit to expenditure on capital projects totalling more than €165 billion. Here is a look … Ulster • 04 Oct 21
N3 Virginia bypass remains in Govt plan Virginia is the last remaining town on the N3 from Dublin to the border, and the only town on the national primary road network within … Ulster • 04 Oct 21
Waterford city regeneration features in NDP plan A number of road improvements, as well as the already-announced regeneration of Waterford's city centre, are among the projects in the southeast mentioned in the … Munster • 04 Oct 21
Locals look to plan for Limerick-Cork roadway The much-anticipated changes to the current N20 roadway between Limerick and Cork may not be upgraded to a motorway, and may instead be subject to … National Development Plan • 04 Oct 21
Controversial Galway Ring Road in Govt plan Minister Michael McGrath has said a number of road projects will get the go ahead despite the Government's commitment to spend twice as much on … National Development Plan • 04 Oct 21
Plan for Cork suburban rail network by 2026 €185 million has been committed to the creation of a Cork suburban rail network between Mallow, Midleton and Cobh by 2026. National Development Plan • 04 Oct 21
Welcome for 'ambitious' National Development Plan Business group Ibec has said the National Development Plan is an important next step in the delivery of an ambitious programme of world class public … Business • 04 Oct 21
As it happened: Cabinet signs off on development plan The Cabinet has signed off on the National Development Plan - Project Ireland 2040 - which will commit to expenditure on capital projects totalling more … Ireland • 04 Oct 21
Ireland's greenhouse gas emissions likely to increase Ireland faces significant challenges in meeting the European Union's required reduction in greenhouse gases by 2030, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Environment • 06 Jun 19
Focus on the bigger picture and learn lessons A senior figure in global infrastructure has said cost overruns are inevitable in big projects like the National Children's Hospital but that it is important … Business • 31 Jan 19
'Worst road' in Ireland set for €150m upgrade A road in Co Sligo described as "possibly the worst" in the country is to undergo a €150 million upgrade. Regional • 29 Jan 19
Planning system in need of significant reform - Ibec The organisation representing employers has called for significant reform of the planning system, including changes to the law governing Compulsory Purchase Orders. Economy • 15 Jan 19
NDP funds may be reprioritised to deliver broadband The Minister for Finance has raised the possibility of reprioritising funds within the National Development Plan if additional spending is needed to deliver high speed … Ireland • 27 Nov 18
€12bn plan will see 70% rise in spending on schools The Government has announced a 70% increase in capital spending on schools over the next decade as part of a €12bn investment in education. Education • 14 Sep 18
ESRI sees little scope for cutting taxes in the Budget The Economic and Social Research Institute has said there is little or no scope for cutting the overall tax burden in the next Budget. Economy • 19 Jun 18
Economy to remain strong, signs of overheating emerge The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development has today warned that some signs of "over-heating" have started to emerge, while Brexit is the biggest risk … Business • 31 May 18
Claire Byrne Live- National Development Plan, Anonymity in Trials Claire Byrne and guests discuss and debate anonymity in trials, banning of ring girls from sports events and the National Development Plan. Claire Byrne Features • 20 Feb 18
