Infrastructure is the battleground this Government cannot afford to lose

The Coalition’s ambitious infrastructure overhaul promises faster delivery of major projects, but legal risks and EU constraints could undermine progress

Minister of State Marian Harkin, Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Tánaiste Simon Harris, and minister for public expenditure Jack Chambers launching the 'Accelerating Infrastructure – Report and Action Plan' at Government Buildings. Picture: Sam Boal/Collins

This Government is going to live and die over its delivery on infrastructure.

Getting major projects like Metrolink off the ground and more houses built across the country are the big tests for Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael.