At a time of global turmoil and great challenge, we look for signs of hope in the everyday.
To Irish people and friends of Ireland everywhere, we wish you a very happy St Patrick’s Day!
Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona daoibh.
"...More fundamental reform is necessary and this work is in progress through my Department’s regulatory simplification unit. [This] Bill will accelerate the most critical projects through the existing system."
To read the Press Release in Full 👉 tinyurl.com/3j5exen7
Commenting today, Minister Chambers said:
“The creation of a Critical Infrastructure Bill is a key measure in the Accelerating Infrastructure Report and Action Plan. It will address the unacceptable delays in our approval processes by mandating whole-of-State cooperation..."
The Minister for Department of Public Expenditure Infrastructure Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, @jackfchambers today announced that he has secured Government approval for the General Scheme of the Critical Infrastructure Bill 🏗️ .
"I will be making further changes in the coming weeks including the publication of the Critical Infrastructure legislation which will enable specific projects in the national interest to be fast tracked through planning, licensing, and other consenting stages." 🚊
Speaking today Minister Chambers said:
“These are radical and necessary actions I am implementing to transform how we deliver infrastructure in our country to benefit households, businesses and communities around the country..."
🏗️ Full Press Release: tinyurl.com/bde639ty
The Minister for Public Expenditure Infrastructure Public Service Reform and Digitalisation (DPER), @jackfchambers TD, today announced changes to procedures set out in the Infrastructure Guidelines which will remove up to 20 weeks to the approval process for major projects 🛣️ .
"... I firmly believe that reform is required across the public service to improve the delivery of the vital roles of the state in peoples lives, this is one initiative of many that I and my department are driving to be at the forefront of reforms and change."
Speaking about his personal involvement in the plan, Minister Chambers said at the event:
"My job was to make sure the Action Plan is ambitious and realistic – clear actions, owners, and timelines – so people can see progress, not just process..."
Minister @jackfchambers spoke with @FeargalORourke for the @IDAIRELAND Annual Conference yesterday.
'Accelerating Irelands Infrastructure Value Proposition' was a wide ranging discussion with a heavy focus on the Accelerating Infrastructure - Report and Action Plan.
"... As we now prepare to deliver Budget 2026, our priority remains clear: to provide high-quality public services, invest in growth-enhancing infrastructure and improve living standards across our country.”
"We want to ensure that every euro spent delivers real impact for our people, through tangible service delivery. This approach is about making meaningful choices with public money. It’s not just about spending more – it’s about spending better..."