#National Development Plan

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Paul Hosford: The Government says it’s not them — it’s us. But is that really why nothing gets built?
Government blunder: Northern Irish train appears on cover of National Development Plan
Government blunder: Northern Irish train appears on cover of National Development Plan
Critics question symbolism and lack of detail after UK-owned train features on major Irish infrastructure documen

Tue, 22 Jul, 2025

Government press conference
Government to invest €102bn in infrastructure by 2030 under revised National Development Plan
The Government’s revised National Development Plan will see €102bn spent on infrastructure by 2030 — but project specifics remain pending

Tue, 22 Jul, 2025

Government to invest €200bn in infrastructure under updated National Development Plan
Government to invest €200bn in infrastructure under updated National Development Plan
€200bn capital review includes record electricity investment, but full list of projects won’t be revealed until October

Tue, 22 Jul, 2025

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Paul Hosford: How do we spend the €13bn Apple tax windfall?
Between EU rules and political realities, the government must think carefully about how to spend the cash it found down the back of the sofa

Tue, 10 Sep, 2024

RTE report
Donohoe denies multibillion-euro spending plan is linked to election
Public expenditure minister says funding is to help with soaring inflation and enable ministers to progress with their planned projects

Thu, 28 Mar, 2024

New homes
Lack of big builders ‘threatens housing targets’ says Goodbody
In the Census of the Irish Housebuilding Industry, Goodbody chief economist Dermot O’Leary says the lack of scale of Irish housebuilders 'remains a major issue'

Wed, 21 Feb, 2024

Proposal to build over 100 homes in Cork City rejected
Proposal to build over 100 homes in Cork City rejected
An Bord Pleanála rejected appeal by developer on the basis that the proposed development was on lands zoned for 'landscape preservation' and part of the city’s hinterland

Sun, 11 Feb, 2024

McEntee seeks to extend protection for Ukrainians in Ireland
McEntee seeks to extend protection for Ukrainians in Ireland
The temporary protection has already been extended until March next year, but it is proposed to extend the measures for another year.

Tue, 26 Sep, 2023

Cork councillors urge Eamon Ryan to reinstate plan to upgrade two major roads
Cork councillors urge Eamon Ryan to reinstate plan to upgrade two major roads
Midleton, Carrigtwohill, and Mallow are adversely affected by congestion — and it's also jeapordising the development of homes for 10,000 people at Water Rock, councillors say

Mon, 10 Jul, 2023

Housing Department chief to explain how it left €246m unspent amid housing crisis
Housing Department chief to explain how it left €246m unspent amid housing crisis
Department secretary general Graham Doyle will tell Oireachtas public accounts committee about the causes of the underspend

Thu, 01 Jun, 2023

Irish Budget 2023
McGrath pledges Cork transport projects 'will be delivered'
Finance minister says major investment is 'happening at the moment and there is an awful lot more of it to come'

Mon, 02 Jan, 2023

Respond housing body's 2021 report launch
New bill aims to introduce 10-year county development plans
Sources said that the new bill will also introduce time limits for how long an application should take, as well as changing the scope and nature of An Bord Pleanála.

Tue, 06 Dec, 2022

Funding strain jeopardises major infrastructure projects
Funding strain jeopardises major infrastructure projects
Public works contracts proposed in National Development Plan under threat if current process which leaves contractors at significant risk is not reformed, Dáil committee told

Wed, 27 Apr, 2022

Soaring cost of steel threatens future of roads projects
Soaring cost of steel threatens future of roads projects
The price of steel has trebled since December and oil prices have jumped by 40%, meaning the €1.1bn capital roads budget won't go as far as planned

Wed, 06 Apr, 2022

Eight major road upgrades shelved over lack of funding
Eight major road upgrades shelved over lack of funding
The projects include planned upgrades to roads in Cork, Waterford, and Galway, all earmarked for investment under various government plans, including the National Development Plan.

Fri, 14 Jan, 2022

New images show how commuting in Cork City centre is set to change
New images show how commuting in Cork City centre is set to change
MacCurtain Street Public Transport Improvement Scheme moves the focus from cars to public transport, walking, and cycling

Wed, 12 Jan, 2022

Cars need to give way for effective public transport
Cars need to give way for effective public transport
Whatever hope we have of meeting our climate targets will disappear if we can’t get people out of their cars, writes Dr Declan Jordan,  senior lecturer in economics at Cork University Business School

Thu, 18 Nov, 2021

Masterplan for Dublin's Heuston includes 1,000+ homes, two new bridges - and no cars
Masterplan for Dublin's Heuston includes 1,000+ homes, two new bridges - and no cars
The plan includes 5,000 cycle parking spaces and the opening of another kilometre of river frontage

Tue, 16 Nov, 2021

Construction contract for Waterford's North Quay works progresses
Construction contract for Waterford's North Quay works progresses
Works include 1.3km of urban dual carriageway and local road upgrades in the Ferrybank area, a plaza on the southside of the river, and a new greenway from Abbey Bridge

Fri, 12 Nov, 2021

Cork-Limerick motorway may be pushed into the slow lane again
Cork-Limerick motorway may be pushed into the slow lane again
It's been mooted since the 1990s, but the latest planning announcement seems to confirm the view on the ground that 'we'll believe it when we see it'

Mon, 01 Nov, 2021

Planning permission to be sought for new Cork-Limerick road in 2023
Planning permission to be sought for new Cork-Limerick road in 2023
Unlike previous iterations, the current plan does not state that the entire road will be a motorway 

Mon, 01 Nov, 2021

Daniel McConnell: National Development Plan row reveals tensions at heart of government
Daniel McConnell: National Development Plan row reveals tensions at heart of government
With both politicians under increasing pressure, the tolerance of Micheál Martin and Leo Varadkar  for Eamon Ryan may soon run out, writes Political Editor Daniel McConnell

Sat, 09 Oct, 2021

Declan Jordan: Framing plan as a win for one party or another won't help fight climate change
Declan Jordan: Framing plan as a win for one party or another won't help fight climate change
We cannot negotiate our way out of the implications of a 1.5 or 2 degree rise in average temperatures. The political approach of giving a little here and taking a little there won’t cut it anymore, writes Dr Declan Jordan

Wed, 06 Oct, 2021

Youngest member of the new Dail James O'Connor
'I've been misled': Fianna Fáil TD threatens to resign unless East Cork included in National Development Plan
The Taoiseach says that he will speak to Cork East TD James O'Connor tomorrow to quell his anger at the National Development Plan saying that the dispute can be solved.

Wed, 06 Oct, 2021

Michael McGrath insists State 'committed' to long-delayed Cork event centre 
Michael McGrath insists State 'committed' to long-delayed Cork event centre 
Minister says €50m still ring-fenced but project is dependent on private sector partners

Tue, 05 Oct, 2021

Government 'speaking out of both sides of its mouth' on Cork-Limerick M20 motorway
Government 'speaking out of both sides of its mouth' on Cork-Limerick M20 motorway
Donegal TD Thomas Pringle also told the Dáil that the mica working group report is "a sham" and homeowners were right to reject it

Tue, 05 Oct, 2021

Elaine Loughlin: National Development Plan numbers simply don't add up
Elaine Loughlin: National Development Plan numbers simply don't add up
The National Development Plan is jam-packed full of aspirations and wishful thinking, however, it is scant on costings, details or timelines

Tue, 05 Oct, 2021

What is in the new National Development Plan? 
What is in the new National Development Plan? 
The new plan commits €165bn in funding for a range of projects over the next 10 years

Tue, 05 Oct, 2021

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National Development Plan dubbed a rehash of old targets and 'hopelessly vague' 
Critics say it is a glossy document that lacks clear targets on when key projects will be delivered at a time when the need to tackle climate change is urgent

Tue, 05 Oct, 2021

'Systemic barriers' to project delivery threaten success of National Development Plan
'Systemic barriers' to project delivery threaten success of National Development Plan
The Construction Industry Federation has warned that issues with tendering and approval could scupper many of the ambitious plans

Mon, 04 Oct, 2021

National Development Plan allocates funds for major Munster road, flood relief and educational projects
National Development Plan allocates funds for major Munster road, flood relief and educational projects
Long-awaited road projects in Mallow, Adare, Ringaskiddy and the Cork-Limerick motorway are among those included in the plan

Mon, 04 Oct, 2021

'Impossible to give firm date' for Cork's €185m metropolitan rail line
'Impossible to give firm date' for Cork's €185m metropolitan rail line
Transport Minister Eamon Ryan said on Monday that he could not give a definitive timeline because of the vagaries of the Irish planning system, as well as wanting to keep a lid on potential project costs spiralling

Mon, 04 Oct, 2021

Cost of Cork-Limerick M20 motorway needs 'careful' scrutiny, says Eamon Ryan
Cost of Cork-Limerick M20 motorway needs 'careful' scrutiny, says Eamon Ryan
Transport Minister says he doesn't expect all the roads announced in the National Development Plan today to come to fruition

Mon, 04 Oct, 2021

Large security operation in place as Cabinet meets in UCC
Large security operation in place as Cabinet meets in UCC
Gardaí were on duty at several entrances to the campus as Taoiseach Micheál Martin chaired the meeting, where details of the €165bn National Development Plan were signed off.

Mon, 04 Oct, 2021

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Government will 'honour' spending commitment on public transport and roads, says Michael McGrath
The National Development Plan will be launched later on Monday after the Irish government signs off on the blueprint during a meeting in Cork

Mon, 04 Oct, 2021

Fresh commitment to Cork-Limerick M20 and Cork Northern Transport Project
Fresh commitment to Cork-Limerick M20 and Cork Northern Transport Project
The plan will be signed off at a meeting of the Cabinet in UCC and unveiled in Pairc Ui Chaoimh

Mon, 04 Oct, 2021

Pressure on Government to deliver key Cork road projects 
Pressure on Government to deliver key Cork road projects 
Calls for €105m Cobh to Cork road upgrade and the €40m relief roads of Killeagh and Castlemartyr in addition to motorway project

Fri, 01 Oct, 2021

FILE PHOTO Executive Director of Slaintecare Laura Magay has announced her resignation, and will leave along with Chairperson Dr
Government 'committed' to Sláintecare despite high-profile departures
Three major officials involved in the programme, designed to overhaul Ireland's health service, have left since the start of September

Fri, 01 Oct, 2021

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