The Irish government’s previously announced pledge to invest €2 billion in residential home retrofitting by 2030 is now facing uncertainty. Minister for Environment and Energy Darragh O’Brien has confirmed that the ambitious target is being re-evaluated following the release of an updated National Development Plan (NDP) earlier this week. Budget Allocations Still Undecided According to a spokesperson from the Department …
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Ireland’s coalition leadership and key ministers are set to finalize a significantly revised National Development Plan (NDP), laying out €100 billion in infrastructure investments for the period between 2026 and 2030. The updated blueprint, which will be unveiled alongside the Summer Economic Statement, aims to address critical gaps in national services and infrastructure while reinforcing the country’s economic resilience. Focus …
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The National Development Plan (NDP) is the Irish Government’s long-term strategy for investing in infrastructure essential to the country’s growth and wellbeing. First launched in 1988, it has been revised multiple times to address emerging national needs. The current iteration extends through 2040, outlining major investments in critical services such as transport, electricity, water, and housing. The government is now …
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Tánaiste Simon Harris has warned that Ireland’s pharmaceutical and chemical exports to the United States could be cut by as much as 50% over the next five years if the US proceeds with a proposed 20% tariff and the European Union imposes a reciprocal response. Currently, Ireland exports up to €58 billion worth of these goods to the US annually, …
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