Ireland: Government Contracts, Procurement & PPP

Ireland's Critical Infrastructure Act 2026 introduces a statutory framework to accelerate strategically important infrastructure projects through mandatory prioritisation by public bodies. Nine major projects spanning transport, water, and energy have been designated, raising questions about how accelerated delivery will be balanced against climate obligations. The legislation's disapplication of certain climate considerations has sparked debate about the intersection of infrastructure urgency and environme

The European Commission has completed its first three-year review of the Foreign Subsidies Regulation, revealing significant enforcement activity and stakeholder concerns about administrative burdens.

Ireland's Critical Infrastructure Act 2026 introduces a new legal framework requiring public bodies to prioritise and expedite delivery of State-funded infrastructure projects designated as critical by the Government. The Act establishes ministerial oversight powers, coordination duties, and resource allocation requirements while notably exempting designated projects from certain climate action obligations.

From construction cost inflation and the implementation of RIAI 2025 contracts to landmark adjudication rulings and the UK's abolition of retention payments, this quarterly bulletin examines the forces reshaping Ireland's construction sector.

The Government published a Critical Infrastructure Bill 2026 and Circulars, following on from the Accelerating Infrastructure Action Plan.

The European Commission's package on energy independence and affordability is relevant to stakeholders across the sector including those in generation, supply...

This morning the Government published its Accelerating Infrastructure Report and Action Plan containing a series of actions to accelerate the provision of critical infrastructure.

A new infrastructure plan based on recommendations from the Accelerating Infrastructure Taskforce is due to go to cabinet today.

The Commission published a Staff Working Document on the Clean Industrial Deal State Aid Framework ("CISAF"). The CISAF was adopted on 25 June 2025 and encourages investment in clean energy...