The Department of Public Expenditure has been criticised over the hurdles large projects have had to clear. Chambers appeared to be on the same page and indicated that revisions were being planned to the rules governing large public projects. The Irish Times reported earlier this month that Ministers were looking at emergency planning powers which would enable the Government to bypass existing laws and requirements for critical national infrastructure projects. The public spending rules were introduced in 2012 but have been changed a number of times since then. “The main problem doesn’t lie with the guidelines; the problem is with delivery of projects,” said Ferris.

Source: The Irish Times November 15, 2025 07:31 UTC