National Development Plan allocates funds for major Munster road, flood relief and educational projects

There are also commitments to deliver dozens of flood relief schemes in the region, including in Midleton, Skibbereen and Tralee. Photo: Larry Cummins
The Taoiseach has urged regional cities to get competitive and start bidding for the billions in public funding which has been pledged for a raft of projects listed in the National Development Plan (NDP).
Micheál Martin said the fast-tracking of the main runway upgrade at Cork Airport was an example of how large-scale capital infrastructure projects could be delivered quickly.