We are building a fairer, more equitable Ireland for everyone

Investment in infrastructure is bearing fruit in the form of rural regeneration, jobs growth, house building, and capital projects, to ensure balanced regional development, says Pascal Donohoe.

In the aftermath of the 2008 economic collapse, public infrastructure spending was severely curtailed, with capital investment reduced to 2.5% of GDP.

Our infrastructure fell out of step with Ireland’s later rapid growth, potentially undermining our economic competitiveness. That is why, last year, in Sligo, the Government unveiled Project Ireland 2040.