Irish Examiner view: Food for thought ahead of Budget 2025 about Ireland's infrastructure

One of the key elements to Ireland maintaining a competitive edge is 'the delivery of vital infrastructure projects'

The American Chamber of Commerce Ireland recommended that the Government should strive to make progress in the south of the country, including the Cork Northern Distributor Road, the Cork Commuter Rail Programme, and Cork Luas. Picture: David Creedon / Anzenberger

As we brace ourselves for what is expected to be a blockbuster pre-election budget, it is interesting to note some of the political shadow games which have been playing out in the past few weeks — and particularly so in the realm of national infrastructure.

Pre-budget submissions are a common currency in the weeks and months leading up to any economic reshaping, but one that particularly caught the eye recently was that from the American Chamber of Commerce Ireland, which set out the organisation’s vision for the country as a foremost “location for talent to live and for business to invest".