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11-12-2025

Planning application for €220m Europort project to be submitted

Iarnród Éireann is set to formally submit its planning permission application for a major transformation of Rosslare Europort in Co Wexford. The plans propose an almost doubling in size of the existing port and the construction of a landmark facility that will allow for the

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08-12-2025

Construction of €1.3bn Dublin drainage project will go ahead as Uisce Éireann reaches settlement

The €1.3bn Greater Dublin Drainage (GDD) Project will go ahead after Uisce Éireann announced it had reached a settlement in judicial review proceedings. The project had been held up by a judicial review initiated in the High Court, but construction will now go ahead from early next

05-12-2025

’New chapter’ for Kerry village as construction begins at state of the art power station

Construction has begun at Kerry’s new state of the art power station in what is a “new chapter” for the nearby town. Foundation and civil works are underway at Tarbet’s €300m Next Generation Power Station, which will be first in Ireland to run 100 per cent hydrotreated

04-12-2025

Two major new hotels set to transform Cork city as construction begins on key sites

Two new hotels are about to get off the ground in Cork City, one on South Mall, which Irish hotelier Shay Livingstone hopes to commence in the first half of 2026, and a second on South Terrace, where work is starting on a 103-bedroom aparthotel by the British-based JMK hospitality group. Details of

03-12-2025

Planning permission for €220m Europort project to be sought

Iarnród Éireann has confirmed it is to seek planning permission for a major transformation of Rosslare Europort in Co Wexford. The plans propose an almost doubling in size of the existing port and the construction of a landmark facility that will allow for the development of Ireland's

02-12-2025

The Most In-Demand Construction Jobs in 2026 (And How to Get Hired)

As the construction industry continues to expand across Ireland, 2026 is shaping up to be another strong year for workers seeking better opportunities, higher pay, and more consistent work. Major residential builds, commercial developments, retrofitting projects, and national infrastructure

02-12-2025

Ireland’s construction sector to be worth over €20bn by 2027

Ireland’s construction market is set to expand by 10pc by 2027 to more than €20.4bn, with activity in civil engineering and commercial projects spearheading the growth. A new report published by UK-based Construction Information Services (CIS) reckons that despite the huge demand in

01-12-2025

Judicial review into Dublin’s Metrolink begins today

A controversial judicial review into Dublin’s long-awaited Metrolink transport system has its first listing in the High Court today, Monday. It is listed for a 'motion of notice' on the planning and environment list for a hearing before a judge this morning, as an initial step in the

01-12-2025

Four-year delay to major upgrade of Dart network 'flies in the face' of best practice

A MAJOR EXTENSION to the Dart network for West Dublin and Kildare has been delayed for at least four years. The planned Dart+ South West expansion from Dublin city centre to Hazelhatch and Celbridge in Co Kildare will start construction four years later than previously planned – after other

28-11-2025

'Indicative' timelines for major public transport projects can be moved forward, says minister

Timelines for major public transport projects in updated Government plans are merely “indicative” and can be accelerated, transport minister Darragh O’Brien has said, amid criticism that critical infrastructure is being stalled. The Government has come in for criticism for its

27-11-2025

DART to Wicklow and extending the Luas - the Government has set out its transport priorities

PLANS TO UPGRADE the N11-M11, a new DART station for Spencer Dock, an extension of DART services to Wicklow Town and a raft of other road projects have been confirmed in the government’s new national transport plan. A list of transport projects that are on the priority list for this

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