'Persistent deficits' in energy may harm Ireland's competitiveness 

The NCPC said deficiencies in energy and water present the risk that future demand by enterprises will outstrip supply.

The Government must address “persistent deficits” in the country’s infrastructure, particularly in areas of energy, water, and waste-water, as it may impact Ireland’s competitiveness as well as its attractiveness for foreign investment, the National Competitiveness and Productivity Council (NCPC) has said.

In its report for Ireland’s Competitiveness Challenge 2024, the NCPC outlined a number of challenges to the country’s competitiveness and called for the Government to take action to address them.