Infrastructure projects suitable for fast-tracking to be identified in coming weeks

Jack  Chambers said he will bring legislation to Cabinet in March 

At a press conference, Infrastructure minister Chambers confirmed the Critical Infrastructure Bill will be brought to Cabinet next month. File picture: Sam Boal/Collins

Several projects that can be fast-tracked under new critical infrastructure legislation will be identified in the coming weeks, infrastructure minister Jack Chambers has confirmed.

He will bring legislation to Cabinet in March that will see some projects expedited through the planning process. Tánaiste Simon Harris said this will include flood defence schemes.