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20-10-2025

MetroLink’s cost overruns to be split between State and contractors

Cost overruns on the multi-billion euro MetroLink project are expected to be split between the State and contractors to avoid repeating mistakes of the new National Children’s Hospital, which has seen massive budget overruns. New documents obtained by the Sunday Independent also reveal that

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20-10-2025

Sisk completes University Hospital Limerick – Phase 1 Ward Block

This landmark healthcare facility represents a major step in providing state-of-the-art clinical accommodation for patients and staff. Delivered in a live hospital environment, the project showcases precise planning, phased delivery and seamless coordination with multiple stakeholders. The project

17-10-2025

Number of new homes under construction hits monthly high

Building work began on 1,653 new homes in September, the highest monthly total so far this year. When compared to August, there was a 43% rise in the number of commencement notices lodged. The data from the Department of Housing reveals that 10,193 notices were received between January and

16-10-2025

Plans approved for construction of 219 homes in Galway city

Plans to construct over 200 homes on publicly owned land in Galway have been approved. The project, involving the Land Development Agency (LDA) and Galway City Council, will result in 219 cost rental and social housing units on Dyke Road. They will be built on a 1.8 hectare site, owned by the city

16-10-2025

Latest National Children’s Hospital construction delay could push full opening to 2027

Fears are growing that the new €2.24bn National Children’s Hospital may not be fully open to patients until 2027 after it emerged yesterday that the latest timeline for completion of the construction will be missed again. David Gunning, chief of the National Paediatric Hospital

15-10-2025

Vision for new UCC Sports Park takes shape while Mardyke also set for upgrade

UCC's vision for a new multimillion euro sports development on the outskirts of Cork city is taking shape, with a €10m capital construction budget in place for the project's first phase. The college plans to develop the UCC Sports Park on its lands in Curraheen, between Ballincollig and the

14-10-2025

Construction of €250m power plant in north Dublin to begin

Kilshane Energy will begin construction of its new €250m power station in north Dublin later this year. The company has just signed a contract with Italian firm Ansaldo Energia to buy a 300MW open cycle gas turbine for the project. Kilshane Energy received planning approval last year for

14-10-2025

New safety campaign to tackle falls on construction sites

A new safety campaign is be launched to tackle falls on construction sites and to strengthen site culture. The Construction Industry Federation's 2025 construction safety campaign, "Back to Basics", runs from today to 24 October and encourages construction companies across Ireland to revisit the

10-10-2025

Cork ‘ghost’ housing scheme sells 50% above guide in fierce online auction

An unfinished Celtic Tiger-era “ghost” development of four houses and two sites on Cork City’s Rochestown Road sold for 50% above its guide price in a fast-paced online auction. Now, the same auction house will hold another auction next week for a trio of detached houses in the

10-10-2025

Daa signs €265m contract to construct airfield tunnel with joint venture

The operator of Dublin Airport, daa, has awarded a €265m contract to construct the new West Apron Vehicle Underpass at the airport to joint venture Sacyr Ireland Ltd and Wills Bros Ltd. The project, which is scheduled for completion by August 2030, will see the construction of a 1.1 km

09-10-2025

All roads lead to a more resilient water supply in Ennis as works complete

Gort Road is leading Ennis to a more resilient water supply as Uisce Éireann completes replacement of over 300m of aged water mains with new modern pipes. The replacement of these water mains will improve service to customers, eliminate existing leaks along that section of the network and

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