Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 11 December 2025
22. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the way in which the new infrastructure plan will accelerate the delivery of critical infrastructure in Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70485/25]
Amharc ar fhreagra23. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the way in which the new infrastructure plan will accelerate the delivery of critical infrastructure in Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70368/25]
Amharc ar fhreagra29. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to outline how the new infrastructure plan will accelerate the delivery of critical infrastructure in Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70736/25]
Amharc ar fhreagra32. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to detail how the Accelerating Infrastructure Action Plan will ensure balanced regional delivery of projects, particularly in high-growth commuter areas such as Kildare north; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70778/25]
Amharc ar fhreagra38. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the way in which rural counties will be prioritised under the new infrastructure framework, particularly in relation to transport links, enterprise development and investment in public services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70414/25]
Amharc ar fhreagra54. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the way in which the new infrastructure plan will accelerate the delivery of critical infrastructure in the midlands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70487/25]
Amharc ar fhreagra57. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation how the new infrastructure plan will accelerate the delivery of critical infrastructure in Kilkenny and Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70628/25]
Amharc ar fhreagra66. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if specific emphasis will be placed on accelerating infrastructural development in towns and villages where current infrastructure does not match existing need and plans for future growth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70626/25]
Amharc ar fhreagra74. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the way in which the new infrastructure plan will accelerate the delivery of critical infrastructure in Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70370/25]
Amharc ar fhreagra78. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the way in which the new infrastructure plan will accelerate the delivery of critical infrastructure in the border counties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70623/25]
Amharc ar fhreagra79. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the way in which the new infrastructure plan will accelerate the delivery of critical infrastructure in Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70367/25]
Amharc ar fhreagra80. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the way in which the new infrastructure plan will accelerate the delivery of critical infrastructure in Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70483/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 22, 23, 29, 32, 38, 54, 57, 66, 74, 78, 79 and 80 together.
Last week, the Government published the Accelerating Infrastructure Report and Action Plan. This is a comprehensive programme of actions designed to speed up the delivery of critical infrastructure across the State. This Action Plan responds to well-documented challenges of lengthy development timelines, fragmented processes, and rising costs. These have all been identified as major barriers to achieving Ireland’s housing, energy, and climate objectives.
The report is evidence-based. It has been built on the research and analysis of my Department, the views received during the public consultation and stakeholder engagement undertaken by my Department over the summer, and the expert input and advice from the members of the Accelerating Infrastructure Taskforce.
The Plan sets out 30 targeted actions grouped under four pillars, each addressing a key area of reform. The actions address the twelve barriers to the timely delivery of infrastructure that were highlighted in the Report on Stakeholder Consultation and Engagement with Emerging Themes on Infrastructure, published by my department in July.
A four-week online and in-person public consultation last summer supported the preparation of that Report published in July, by providing an opportunity for stakeholders and the general public, from across the country, to feed into this work. I hosted events during this consultation period, including a regional event in Athlone.
The actions selected represent a transformative approach to streamlining development processes and significantly reducing delivery timelines, ensuring a more efficient and timely delivery of critical infrastructure nationwide.
Together, these actions will ensure that the record investment under the National Development Plan (NDP) translates into faster, more efficient delivery of housing, energy, and transport infrastructure, supporting Ireland’s economic growth, climate commitments and Delivering Homes, Building Communities. This will benefit every county and region of Ireland as infrastructure projects play an essential role in supporting Ireland’s balanced economic growth across all local areas and meeting the demands of a rapidly expanding population.
