Project Ireland 2040 includes a transparent long-term strategy for public capital projects out to 2040. The 10-year period out to 2030 is backed by funding of €165 billion as presented in the National Development Plan 2021–2030. Last published in February 2023, the updated Tracker and Map showcases the progress being made in the delivery of this substantial Plan.
This Tracker update, which has user-friendly dashboards, provides an update on the progress of all major investments that make up Project Ireland 2040. It focuses on over 340 projects and 140 programmes with estimated costs greater than €20 million.
In May 2019 the 'MyProjectIreland' interactive map was launched alongside the first Project Ireland 2040 Annual Report. Created in partnership with Tailte Éireann, MyProjectIreland is a citizen-centred interactive tool. With a simple click on the map, the public can access up-to-date details about accomplishments and future plans in their local area under the NDP. It features easy-to-use mobile and search options for user convenience. This update expands the coverage of the map to incorporate almost 1,370 projects across the country including schools, social housing schemes, roads, Garda stations, Primary Care Centres and libraries.
The Minister for Public Expenditure NDP Delivery and Reform, Paschal Donohoe T.D, said: "I am delighted to be here today at the new Teaching Building which is under construction at the TU Blanchardstown campus. This is an excellent example of the type of project being developed under the National Development Plan. It is only one of many examples of the significant progress that we are continuing to make in the delivery of Project Ireland 2040. The investment tracker and interactive map provide those living here with a comprehensive overview of the capital projects being delivered or planned for their town, city, county, province and region. I am delighted to be able to state that the overall level of capital funding is now at an all-time high. In 2024, €13 billion is being made available for investment to provide more schools and homes and to improve hospital facilities and other vital infrastructure that will make a real difference in delivering better public services.
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"The National Development Plan (NDP) is central to delivering the vital infrastructure we need to support our future economic and social requirements, as well as our climate change commitments. The Tracker and the Map published today demonstrate the many successes we have had in the delivery of the NDP. It is also important for the construction and built environment sectors to have certainty in terms of the pipeline of work. In addition to the €165 billion funding under the NDP, I was pleased to reach agreement with my Ministerial colleagues last March on the distribution of an additional €2.25 billion of windfall corporate tax receipts, which we are committing to shovel-ready capital projects up to 2026.
"With my colleague Minister McGrath I was also pleased to publish, on April 4th, the Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund Bill 2024 which will seek to deal with our capital spending needs into the future if challenges present. A €14 billion reserve will be established over the period 2024 to 2030 and this will provide support for the economy in times of exceptional need and help to maintain the record high levels of investment we currently see. This important initiative will serve to protect capital expenditure into future and ensure the continued delivery of important capital projects for the benefit of all our citizens.
"The Government is committed to continuing to deliver our ambitions in line with the NDP –this means more homes, schools, roads and transport projects for all our people."
Some projects completed in 2023 under Project Ireland 2040 that are visible on the Map include:
•Better regional transport links like the N5 Westport to Turlough road and the Dunkettle Interchange;
•Better health facilities such as new ward blocks in Mallow General Hospital and University College •Hospital Galway Radiation Oncology Unit;
•Improved cultural amenities such as the new libraries in Virginia and Portlaoise;
•New schools like the Cherrywood Educate Together Secondary School and
•Important projects in the Justice sector such as the Forensic Science Laboratory in Backweston.
