The broad outline of a likely Government response to one of the most pressing public policy problems facing the State – the slow pace of infrastructure development – is emerging. A Cabinet committee on Monday considered a report from a taskforce charged with making recommendations on how to get things moving. A key reason why progress on housing and infrastructure has been so slow is that there is significant opposition to many developments. Dealing much more effectively with complaints is vital and the judicial review process is clearly in need of reform. Ministers need to commit to an agreed timeline and be prepared to move heaven and earth to stick to it.

Source: The Irish Times November 04, 2025 05:39 UTC