Construction of €8.6 million Defence Forces communications facility announced
The Defence Forces will gain a new Communications and Information Services workshop facility at their training grounds in the Curragh, Co Kildare. The new “state-of-the-art” facility will contain important communication equipment and larger, vehicle-based systems. The...
First Irish velodrome moves step closer as project gets green light to go out to tender
Ireland has moved a step closer to seeing the construction of a first indoor velodrome with Government ministers announcing approval for the project to proceed to tender. A velodrome has been a key part of the new 'masterplan' for the development of the Sport Ireland...
Government launches scheme worth almost half a billion euro to kickstart apartment construction
The Government has gone to tender for a scheme worth almost half a billion euro in funding to developers to build new apartment blocks in Irish cities. The Croí Cónaithe scheme is making €450m available with the aim of delivering 5,000 new apartments in Dublin, Cork,...
Plans to extend DART network to Kildare and Meath approved
An Bord Pleanála has given permission for the extension of the DART network to Kildare and Meath. The DART+ West project will run from Connolly/Spencer Dock in north Dublin to Maynooth in Kildare and on to the M3 Parkway near Dunboyne in Meath. When it applied for the...
Dublin Port seeks planning permission for €1.1bn development
Dublin Port Company has submitted an application seeking permission to go ahead with its 3FM Project, which will develop lands around the area, adding to its capacity. The 3FM Project is the third and final project under the port’s Masterplan 2040 and will cost an...
Port of Cork to get €38.4m EU grant to develop offshore renewable energy facilities
A €38.4m EU grant has been approved for the Port of Cork to help develop its facilities for the offshore renewable energy sector. The money will help fund the construction of two berth expansions. The Ringaskiddy East project will see a 200m extension to the existing...
Plans lodged to extend DART services to Drogheda in ‘significant step forward’
The extension of the DART to Drogheda has today taken a “significant step forward” as Iarnród Éireann lodged a Railway Order application with An Bord Pleanála. The extension, which will serve communities along the coast from Dublin, will go from Malahide to Drogheda...
Irish housing completions forecast to be strongest among 19 European countries
The pace of construction of new residential homes in Ireland continues to accelerate according to the latest forecasts from EY-Euroconstruct, with estimates for completions revised upwards for the next 2 years. Housing completions in 2024 and 2025 are projected to be...
CIF welcomes increased capital spending in publication of the Summer Economic Statement
The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) has welcomed the increased capital spending announced in yesterday's publication of the Summer Economic Statement. Capital spending will increase by over 10 per cent or €1.4bn in line with the NDP review and new allocations...
Cabinet approves move to progress Shannon-to-Dublin water pipeline
The Cabinet has approved the next stage in the multibillion project to pipe water from the river Shannon to the Dublin region, which enables Uisce Éireann to seek planning permission for one of the largest infrastructure projects in the history of the State during...