The fund is designed to deliver direct investment to infrastructure needed for new developments. File photograph: Getty ImagesThe largest fund for housing infrastructure for many years will be announced on Tuesday by Minister for Housing James Browne. Mr Browne will bring a memo to the weekly Cabinet meeting informing it of the commencement of the €1 billion fund. The fund is designed to give direct investment to infrastructure needed for new housing developments such as water, network connections, road and access infrastructure and other services. Minister for the Gaeltacht Dara Calleary will officially publish the plan for the Irish Language in the public services following the Cabinet meeting.

Source: The Irish Times January 20, 2026 09:01 UTC