There will be a legal requirement for all statutory bodies and agencies to identify large capital projects for priority under the proposed Critical Infrastructure Bill, expected to be approved by Cabinet on Wednesday. Minister for Public Expenditure and Infrastructure Jack Chambers will seek Cabinet approval to publish the Bill at the weekly meeting of Government Ministers. These projects can then jump to the top of the queue at each stage of the project approval and delivery cycle. It will mean the Bill will be accelerated through the legislative process and could be enacted by summer. Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan will seek approval from Cabinet to strengthen the powers of the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) to seize crypto-assets.

Source: The Irish Times April 01, 2026 06:32 UTC