Plan to bypass ministers in bid to cut red tape and speed up major infrastructure projectsThe €325 basic income for artists is also set to become permanent from SeptemberPublic Expenditure Minister Jack Chambers speaks at the launch of the Accelerating Infrastructure action plan. Photo: Sam Boal/CollinsMary Regan Today at 06:30Ministers will be bypassed for major infrastructure projects under new planning rules aimed at cutting red tape and shortening the delivery time by 20 weeks.

Source: Irish Independent February 10, 2026 05:41 UTC