Emer Currie
Question:167. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport to provide ticketing data on a service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73200/25]
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Questions (167)
Written answers
As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport; however, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport.
In their role as the fare regulator for PSO services (including Dublin Bus), ticketing data monitoring is an operational matter for the NTA. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Orders.
Bus Services
Questions (168)
Emer Currie
Question:168. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport to investigate the ongoing antisocial behaviour and public safety dangers on a bus service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73201/25]
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As Minister for Transport, I would like to advise the Deputy that safety is a paramount concern for me and my Department. Anti-social behaviour is a serious issue, to which public transport is unfortunately not immune.
As the Deputy may be aware, the individual operators are responsible for the management of anti-social behaviour and the implementation of safety measures on their services. In all cases, issues of safety and concerns about anti-social behaviour are taken very seriously by the National Transport Authority (NTA), who a responsible for the organisation of public transport services, and by all operators across the public transport network. Passengers are encouraged to report all incidences of anti-social behaviour and safety concerns to the operators through the TFI Customer Service Team.
Due to Dublin Bus's responsibility for the management of anti-social behaviour and safety dangers on their services, I have forwarded the Deputy's question to them for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
The Government is committed to delivering a safe and secure public transport network. In this regard, my Department is actively progressing the legislative proposals required to deliver on the Government’s commitment to establish a Transport Security Force and is working closely with the NTA in this regard. The introduction of this Force will require the development of legislation, which can have a significant lead time, but it will be expedited. This legislation is expected to progress during 2026, with a view to having the Force operational by 2027. I hope to update Cabinet in early 2026 on the progress of the work that my Department has carried out on the Transport Security Force.
Rail Network
Questions (169)
Michael Cahill
Question:169. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport if the design of the proposed Killarney to Farranfore bypass will include the re-location of the Iarnród Éireann railway station in Farranfore, closer to Kerry Airport, presently 1.4km apart, to facilitate ease of transfer of passengers who wish to use both facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73260/25]
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As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to the National Roads Programme. Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 and in line with the National Development Plan (NDP), the planning, design and construction of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. This is also subject to the Infrastructure Guidelines and the necessary statutory approvals. In this context, TII is best placed to advise you on the details and status of this project.
I can confirm that €1,000,000 has been allocated for the N22 Farranfore to Killarney Bypass scheme in 2025. As with all national roads projects in the NDP, the delivery programme for the project will be kept under review for 2026 and considered in terms of the overall funding envelope available to TII.
Noting the above position, I have referred your question to TII for a direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.
A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Orders.
Electricity Generation
Questions (170)
Thomas Gould
Question:170. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether electricity sent back to the grid will be taxed from next year. [72603/25]
View answerWritten answers
Micro-generation of electricity is the small-scale production of electricity by consumers who generate electricity at their own homes for their own consumption and sell the excess electricity produced to the grid.
Section 216D of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 provides that profits of up to €400 per year arising to an individual from the generation of electricity from renewable, sustainable or alternative sources of energy at the individual’s sole or main residence for the individual’s own consumption (referred to as the micro-generation of electricity) is exempt from Income Tax, USC and PRSI. The profits which are exempted are those profits arising from the domestic generation of electricity which is supplied to the national grid. The tax exemption is due to expire on 31 December 2025.
Finance Bill 2025 extends the exemption from Income Tax, USC and PRSI for householders for certain profits of up to €400 per annum from the microgeneration of electricity, for a further three years, to 31 December 2028.
Accordingly, there will be no change, next year, to the Income Tax treatment of these payments.
Disability Services
Questions (171, 175)
Aindrias Moynihan
Question:171. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the position regarding the review of the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme in the context of a new vehicle adaptation scheme being developed by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73102/25]
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Cathal Crowe
Question:175. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will consider expanding the eligibility criteria and rebate provisions under the disabled drivers and passengers scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72734/25]
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 171 and 175 together.
The Deputy should note that my Department and I share concerns that the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers Scheme or DDS is no longer fit-for-purpose and believe it should be replaced with a needs-based, grant-led approach for necessary vehicle adaptations that could serve to improve the functional mobility of the individual.
Under the aegis of the Department of the Taoiseach, the sub-group convened to progress the National Disability Inclusion Strategy proposals for a needs-based, grant-aided, modern vehicle adaptation supports to replace the DDS, generated a report that was submitted to the Department of the Taoiseach. In considering this report, it has been proposed that a new grant-based scheme be developed and led by the Department of Transport.
The Department of Transport is beginning the development of this new scheme. The existing DDS remains with the Department of Finance and will continue to be reviewed in the context of new scheme developments by the Department of Transport.
As the Deputy will be aware, when this government took office, we committed to a step change in the delivery of supports and services for people with disability and their families.
Budget 2026 is the first step in delivering on this ambition, providing some €3.83 billion to specialist disability services next year, an unprecedented increase of €618 million, or almost 20%.
This funding will be vital in delivering the National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People. The commitment to develop a new scheme by the Department of Transport, and in this context review the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers Scheme, are strong commitments in this strategy.
House Prices
Questions (172)
Joe Cooney
Question:172. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether the reduced rate of VAT on apartments will apply to apartments delivered "above-the-shop" or only to new-build apartment complexes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73209/25]
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A temporary 9% rate of VAT on the supply of apartments came into effect on budget night. The extension of the 9% VAT rate to the construction of apartments, and the supply and construction of apartment blocks, including student accommodation, came into effect on 26 November 2025. The 9% rate will apply until 31 December 2030.
The 9% VAT rate applies to all apartments in a multi-storey building that comprises, or will comprise, not less than 3 apartments with grouped or common access.
Budget 2026
Questions (173)
Sorca Clarke
Question:173. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the estimated cost to the Exchequer of tax measures announced in Budget 2026 to support families with energy and housing costs, disaggregated for the midlands region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72627/25]
View answerWritten answers
Budget 2026 included a number of tax measures relevant to the Deputy's question. The measures include the following:
Microgeneration of Electricity
Budget 2026 extends the exemption from income tax, USC and PRSI for householders for certain profits of up to €400 per annum from the microgeneration of electricity, for a further three years, to 31 December 2028. The estimated full year cost of the proposed extension is €10 million.
Extension of the VAT Reduction on Gas and Electricity
Ireland currently applies the second reduced rate of 9 per cent to the supply of gas and electricity. This measure was due to expire on 31 October 2025 and revert to 13.5 per cent on 1 November 2025. Budget 2026 extended this measure to 31 December 2030 by way of a Financial Resolution on 7 October 2025. The estimated full year cost of extending the 9 per cent VAT rate on the supply of gas and electricity is €254 million.
Extension of Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) Relief for Electric Vehicles
Budget 2026 extends the Vehicle Registration Tax relief for electric vehicles by one year to 31 December 2026. The estimated cost of this tax measure, in respect of 2026, is €40 million.
Extension of the Rent Tax Credit
Budget 2026 extends the Rent Tax Credit by a further three years to the end of 2028. The estimated full year cost of this measure is €350 million.
Extension and Expansion of the Living City Initiative
The Living City Initiative is a targeted measure which is aimed at specific areas in need of regeneration, and includes measures to support owner-occupiers. The recent Budget address announced a number of enhancements to the scheme. The estimated full year cost of these measures is €25 million.
Mortgage Interest Tax Relief
Budget 2026 extends the Mortgage Interest Tax Relief, on a tapered basis, for two further years, to 31 December 2026. The current level of relief will be maintained for the increase in interest paid in the tax year 2025 over 2022, with a maximum tax credit of €1,250 per property available. The estimated cost in respect of 2026 is €25 million and, in respect of 2027, €13 million.
As the above tax measures are demand led schemes, it is not possible to set out the estimated cost on a regional basis.
Finally, the Budget 2026 Tax Policy Changes documentation sets out further details in respect of these measures and the other tax measures announced in the Budget.
See: assets.gov.ie/static/documents/15569ee3/Budget_2026_Tax_Policy_Changes_Book.pdf
Weather Events
Questions (174)
Sorca Clarke
Question:174. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he has assessed the insurance and financial risk exposure arising from increasingly frequent severe weather events, and whether specific supports will be developed for affected businesses and households in the midlands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72628/25]
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Firstly, I would like to acknowledge the impact of the damage caused by severe weather events on families, communities, and businesses.
Climate change and its consequences is a constantly evolving issue and we are consistently developing our policies and working with multiple stakeholders to quantify, understand, and tackle this complex issue. In relation to flooding, the Government remains committed to protecting Ireland’s present and future generations by investing in climate adaptation measures to manage the impacts of extreme weather. Accordingly, €1.3 billion has been committed to the delivery of flood relief schemes over the lifetime of the National Development Plan (NDP) to 2030. This will protect approximately 23,000 properties across various communities from river and coastal flood risk. Nationally, 55 schemes have been completed, at a cost of €550m, which are providing protection to over 13,000 properties and an economic benefit to the State in damage and losses avoided estimated to be in the region of €2 billion.
The Department continues to engage with the insurance industry on all aspects of insurance reform, including flood cover issues. These matters are a priority for the Government and efforts continue to be made to encourage a responsive approach to the provision of flood insurance from the insurance industry.
According to EU level data, Ireland has an above average rate of flood cover relative to the EU. However, it is acknowledged that some households are still experiencing difficulties, particularly in areas with demountable flood defences which require varying degrees of human intervention in their installation. Where Government has invested in flood defences, it is the Government’s expectation that the industry should improve the level of cover in areas where flood defences exist. In order to address the issue of flood coverage levels in areas with demountable defences, continued engagement with all relevant stakeholders is key. This is facilitated through the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the OPW and Insurance Ireland. Under this arrangement, the OPW provide information on all completed flood defence schemes (including on demountable ones) to Insurance Ireland, the representative body of the insurance industry. In turn, insurers take into account this information when assessing exposure to flood risk within these areas. Officials from the Departments of Finance; Housing and Local Government, along with other stakeholders engage constructively with this process on how the levels of insurance cover might be improved in areas where flood defence works have been completed.
Recognising the long-term risk of climate change on insurers and insurability, the Department of Finance also continues to monitor international developments, engage with the Central Bank of Ireland, the insurance industry, and actively participate in cross-departmental working groups on insurance. It is important to note in this regard that the European Commission, IMF, EIOPA and the OECD are separately examining climate risk impacts for insurance and the concept of insurance protection gaps, with recommendations for policymakers to emerge in time. In this context, it may also interest the Deputy that the during the South African Presidency of the G20 Ireland was an active member of the Sustainable Finance Working Group at which the issue of the climate protection gap was discussed and considered. Taking account of all of these various international and EU developments, I believe that it is important that measures here align with those across the EU, so the Irish market is not ‘out of step’ with others.
Supports for households affected by severe weather events are the responsibility of the Department of Social Protection who administer the Humanitarian Assistance Scheme while the Emergency Humanitarian Flooding Scheme, which provides supports for businesses affected by flooding, falls under the Department of Enterprise, Tourism, and Employment.
Finally, I and Minister of State Troy, along with our officials, will continue to engage on all aspects of insurance reform, including the impact of severe weather events. These matters remain a priority for this Government and efforts continue to be made to encourage a responsive approach from the insurance industry. I will continue to encourage industry to take a responsive approach to treat policyholders promptly and in line with the protections afforded under the Consumer Protection Code in the wake of such events.
Question No. 175 answered with Question No. 171.
Customs and Excise
Questions (176, 177, 178)
Emer Currie
Question:176. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if Ireland has developed a national implementation plan for the transitional customs system ahead of the EU customs data hub becoming operational; and when this plan will be published. [72738/25]
View answerEmer Currie
Question:177. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if Ireland intends to adopt a national handling fee for small parcels during the transition period as part of the EU Customs Reform Package, and if so, what its proposed level will be. [72739/25]
View answerEmer Currie
Question:178. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the progress of inter-institutional negotiations on the EU customs reform package, the expected timeline for agreement; and if implementation is still feasible by 2026 under the transitional framework. [72740/25]
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 176 to 178, inclusive, together.
The Customs Reform Package was published by the European Commission on 17 May 2023. The package addresses the pressures that customs in the EU face today, including the growth in e-commerce and geopolitical shifts, and aims to strengthen the Customs Union's ability to safeguard the Single Market by ensuring Member States’ customs authorities act as one.
Following significant discussions under the Belgian, Spanish, Hungarian and Polish presidencies, a partial mandate was granted at the EU Committee of Permanent Representatives on 27 June 2025. The Danish Presidency commenced trilogue negotiations and made significant progress on the legal text. It will fall to the incoming Cypriot Presidency to take over negotiations on behalf of the Council.
Under the Customs Reform Proposal, the first phase will begin in mid-2028 when the central EU Customs Data Hub will open for e-commerce consignments. However, given the challenges posed by the exponential growth in ecommerce, it was agreed at the Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) on 12 December that as a transitional measure, a fixed Customs Duty of €3 on small parcels valued at less than €150 entering the EU, largely via e-commerce, would apply from 1 July 2026. This transitional measure responds to the fact that such parcels are currently entering the EU duty free, leading to unfair competition for EU sellers, health and safety risks for consumers and environmental concerns. This measure will stay in place until the permanent arrangement for parcels using the EU Customs Data Hub enters into force in mid-2028. These changes will be applied to existing national import systems across the EU.
I am advised by Revenue that they are currently working through the technical detail within the relevant EU groups and are contributing to the design of a technical solution that will work for both trade and customs authorities. Revenue is satisfied that it will be in a position to implement the required systems changes for the transitional measures by 1 July 2026 and will engage with the trade through relevant stakeholder fora as soon as further detail is available. When the technical details are finalised, Revenue will provide the Irish implementation plan to the European Commission and to trade and their representative organisations.
I am aware that a number of EU countries are introducing or considering the introduction of a national handling fee in the transitional period. While I will continue to keep this matter under review, I do not currently intend to introduce a national ecommerce handling fee.
Question No. 177 answered with Question No. 176.
Question No. 178 answered with Question No. 176.
Tax Data
Questions (179)
Michael Cahill
Question:179. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to increase the inheritance tax threshold from €400,000 to €500,000 to account for increased asset values in both Agriculture and residential homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72973/25]
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Capital Acquisitions Tax (CAT) is a tax which applies to both gifts and inheritances and is charged at a rate of 33%. For CAT purposes, the relationship between the person giving a gift or inheritance and the person who receives it determines the maximum amount, known as the “Group threshold”, below which CAT does not arise. The group thresholds were most recently increased in Budget 2025.
The Group A threshold increased to €400,000 from €335,000. This threshold applies where the beneficiary is a child of the disponer. This includes adopted children, stepchildren and some foster children. Parents may also fall within this threshold where they take an inheritance from a child.
The Group B threshold increased to €40,000 in Budget 2025 from €32,500. This threshold applies where the beneficiary is a brother, sister, niece, nephew, or lineal ancestor or lineal descendant of the disponer. Following recent changes made to Capital Acquisitions Tax legislation, the Group B threshold also applies to persons who receive gifts and inheritances from the wider family of their foster parents, for example, from their foster siblings, uncles, aunts and grandparents.
The Group C threshold increased to €20,000 in Budget 2025 from €16,250, with this threshold applying in all other cases.
Along with tax free group thresholds, various reliefs and exemptions are available in relation to CAT, including agricultural and business relief. There is also the small gift exemption, favourite niece or nephew relief, and the dwelling house exemption.
In general, the availability of specific reliefs in respect of a particular tax head often requires a higher rate in order to generate an appropriate yield. It is important from a tax policy perspective to maintain stability and certainty, and to ensure that the CAT rate and thresholds are appropriately set in the context of the range of reliefs available.
There is a significant associated cost with further increasing the Group A threshold, but I recognise the burden of capital taxation. Further changes to the CAT rate and thresholds must be therefore considered among various demands within the overall Budget package, as they have been in the past. Further details of the costs of changes are available on the Ready Reckoner which was updated and published by Revenue after Budget 2026.
Tax Data
Questions (180)
Pearse Doherty
Question:180. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the total number of homes and total value of homes that have been bulk purchased and subject to the higher rate of stamp duty since the higher rate was introduced and since the start of 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72985/25]
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I am advised by Revenue that the number and value of properties subject to the higher rate of stamp duty is provided in the table below. Stamp duty is due on the VAT exclusive consideration on new properties. The total value includes VAT on new properties to reflect the total price paid. The higher rate is currently set at 15% of the consideration. This rate came into effect on 2 October 2024. Prior to this, it was 10%. The latest figures are based on data to the end of September 2025 and earlier years may have changed due to additional filings / amendments, etc.
|
Year |
Number of properties |
Total Value of Properties purchased €m |
|
2021 |
189 |
47.9 |
|
2022 |
454 |
177.5 |
|
2023 |
667 |
264.8 |
|
2024 |
392 |
155.4 |
|
2025 |
137 |
30.5 |
|
Total |
1,839 |
676.1 |
Central Bank of Ireland
Questions (181)
Pearse Doherty
Question:181. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the process for determining the best use of the €4 billion received from the IMF in the form of special drawing rights (SDRs) in 2021; the rationale for storing it as with the Central Bank as ‘external reserve assets’; the other options that were available to the Irish State in relation to the €4 billion received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73203/25]
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Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) are an interest-bearing international reserve asset created by the International Monetary Fund (the IMF) in 1969 to supplement other reserve assets of its member countries. Its status as a reserve asset derives from the commitments of IMF members to hold and exchange SDRs and accept the value of SDRs as determined by the IMF.
The IMF allocated SDRs to its member countries in the 1970s (in response to a marked decline in world reserves, concern about increasing trade restrictions and to deal with changes in the international monetary system), in 2009 (in the context of the global financial crisis) and in 2021 (in response to the unprecedented global health and economic crisis). In total SDR 660 billion (equivalent to circa €800 billion) has been allocated of which circa 70% was allocated in 2021.
Ireland has been allocated SDR 4.1 billion (equivalent to circa €5 billion) of which SDR 3.3 billion (equivalent to circa €4 billion) was allocated in 2021. As with other countries, Ireland’s international reserve assets are held by the Central Bank of Ireland and they are made up of securities, currency deposits, SDRs and gold. In accordance with Section 3 of the Bretton Woods Agreements (Amendment) Act 1969, the Central Bank of Ireland is the designated authorised holder of SDRs allocated to the State. The overall management of Ireland’s stock of SDRs is a matter for Government in consultation with the Central Bank of Ireland in the context of its role managing the State’s reserve assets.
IMF members can exchange SDRs for freely usable currencies among themselves and with other designated prescribed holders, such as central banks and multilateral development banks. IMF members can also use SDRs in a range of other authorised operations among themselves (e.g. loans, payment of obligations, pledges) and in operations and transactions involving the IMF, such as the payment of interest on and repayment of loans, the payment for quota increases, or for contributions to certain IMF trust funds.
Departmental Inquiries
Questions (182, 183)
Sean Fleming
Question:182. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of notifications received (details supplied) in each year since 2020 to date in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73213/25]
View answerSean Fleming
Question:183. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the arrangements/protocol between the Revenue Commissioners and the Department of Social Protection (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73216/25]
View answerWritten answers
I propose to take Questions Nos. 182 and 183 together.
I have been informed by Revenue that questions regarding arrangements between Revenue and the Department of Social Protection regarding the notification of commencements of the State pension are more appropriate for my colleague, the Minister for Social Protection.
Question No. 183 answered with Question No. 182.
National Development Plan
Questions (184, 185)
Sorca Clarke
Question:184. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation how he intends to ensure that the revised National Development Plan and Budget 2026 implementation delivers visible improvements in core public services such as housing, health, transport and education in the Midlands region, particularly Longford and Westmeath. [72625/25]
View answerSorca Clarke
Question:185. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide a breakdown, by county, of additional capital funding arising from Budget 2026, with specific figures for Longford and Westmeath, and the projected impact on regional employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72626/25]
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 184 and 185 together.
As part of the budgetary process each year, my Department sets overall expenditure ceilings for each Ministerial Vote Group. These are laid out at Vote level in the Budget Day Expenditure Report published in October with further detail provided in the Revised Estimates for Public Services published in December.
Following the allocation of each Ministerial Expenditure Ceiling, it is a matter for each Minister to assign funding as appropriate at programme and subhead level for their Departments and the agencies under their remit, accounting for the demands for services in different areas and regions and having regard to demographics and other relevant factors. Within this process, both current and capital expenditure are allocated on a Departmental basis and not a geographic basis.
More broadly, the achievement of balanced regional development is a key priority of this Government and is at the heart of Project Ireland 2040, which includes the National Planning Framework (NPF), which sets out the overarching spatial strategy for the next twenty years, along with the National Development Plan.
Since Project Ireland 2040 was first launched in 2018, the Government has overseen the delivery of many impactful NDP projects across the country, including in Longford and Westmeath – for example:
• a new STEM building in the Athlone Campus of the Technological University of the Shannon;
• the completion of a 650 pupil post-primary school, Mean Scoil an Chlochaie in Kilbeggan; and
• a new library in Edgeworthstown;
• 170 social housing units in Lissywollen, Athlone; and
• A flood relief scheme protecting 550 homes in Athlone.
The NDP Review 2025 was published on Tuesday, 22 July 2025, in line with the Programme for Government commitment. The Plan committed €275.4 billion in public capital investment to 2035 – the largest and most significant capital injection in our economy in the history of the State.
Arising from this, €19.1 billion in Exchequer capital investment will be provided in 2026. The NDP significantly increases capital investment across the country, which will generate substantial employment demand in the construction sector. Delivering this enhanced pipeline of infrastructure will require additional workforce capacity, creating opportunities for skilled employment in every part of the country.
Departments have published sectoral investment plans setting out the capital projects to be prioritised from 2026 to 2030. These plans provide visibility of the delivery pipeline, giving construction firms the certainty they need to invest in hiring, training, and scaling their operations. This multi-year approach is designed to support industry planning and ensure that regional capacity can grow in line with demand.
In developing these sectoral plans, departments were required to demonstrate how their proposed investments align with the objectives of the National Planning Framework (NPF). This ensures that increased capital spending supports balanced regional development.
These sectoral plans are available on each Departmental website and will provide the Deputy with further detail on a sectoral basis.
Furthermore, progress in achieving balanced regional development and detailing the delivery of the NDP is monitored through regular updates of the Project Ireland 2040 capital investment tracker and MyProjectIreland interactive map viewer. The capital investment tracker provides a composite update on the progress of all major investments with an estimated cost of greater than €20 million. Accompanying the tracker, the myProjectIreland interactive map details projects across the country and provides details on specific projects by county, and contains smaller investments such as schools, healthcare facilities and social housing projects. Search facilities allow users to view projects in their regional area, by city, by county or by Eircode.
In addition, my Department also publishes the Project Ireland 2040 Annual Report and Regional Reports highlighting achievements and giving a detailed overview of the public investments that have been made throughout the country. These will provide the Deputy with further detail on delivery under the NDP to date. These and other Project Ireland 2040 related documents can be found at: www.gov.ie/2040
Question No. 185 answered with Question No. 184.
Office of Government Procurement
Questions (186)
Joe Cooney
Question:186. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the names of companies that are currently on the Office of Government Procurement framework for the provision of cleaning staff to Civil Services; when each contract with each company is due to expire, in tabular form. [72771/25]
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The Office of Government Procurement, a Division within my Department, has established central procurement solutions for Cleaning Services for Public Sector Bodies throughout the State. The arrangement was established in August 2024 and will run until August 2028. All twenty four service providers listed below are appointed under this framework agreement.
Service Provider Names:
ABC Cleaning Services & Supplies Ltd
AFM Facilities Ltd
Ailesbury Contract Cleaning Ltd
Aramark Workplace Solutions
BidVest Noonan
CICS SiloClean Ltd
Maloney Cleaning Services
Derrycourt Cleaning Specialists
Elevare Security Services Ireland Ltd
Five Star Facility Services Ltd
FM Cleaning Systems Ltd t/a FM Services Group
Grosvenor Cleaning Services
ISS Ireland Ltd
MCC Cleaning Services Ltd
MCG Facilities Management Ireland Ltd
MCR Outsourcing Ltd
Momentum Property Support Service Limited T/A ABM Ireland
Moore Cleaning Services
Milgan & Dilgan Ltd (SOS Group)
OCS One Complete Solution
Rockcastle FM Ltd
Taylor Cleaning Services
The Cleaning Corporation
Whelan Cleaning Systems Ltd