Bill to save on major transport plans

THE Government is hoping to speed up and save money on multi-billion euro transport projects following the introduction of a planning infrastructure bill.

Proposals for the long-awaited bill, where major projects would be dealt with by a separate division within An Bord Pleanála, are set to be put before Cabinet on Tuesday.

Agreement on the new proposals is needed ahead of the announcement of a 10-year transport plan, with a budget of up to €16 billion. Details of the plan are to be announced soon.