NDP Milestone Welcome but must be Matched with Details and Delivery, says Cork Chamber

Cork Chamber, the voice of business in Cork, welcomes the announcement of significant investment as part of the revised National Development Plan (NDP). Today’s announcement represents a positive commitment to future funding, but it is now critical that this is followed by detail, timelines for delivery and decisive action.  

Director of Public and International Affairs, Cathal McSweeney, said, “Today’s announcement represents the largest ever capital investment plan in the history of the state. While this is a significant milestone, greater certainty regarding timelines and specific projects to receive funding is needed to instil confidence in both the short and long term.   

“As outlined in Cork Chamber’s submission to the public consultation on the NDP review, it is now crucial to rapidly accelerate investment and delivery in key projects in order to achieve housing targets, address infrastructure deficiencies, improve economic competitiveness, reach climate targets and enhance quality of life. This review arrives at a time when Cork and Ireland are primed for growth, and it is vital that all steps to accelerate delivery are taken. 

“It is essential that today’s announcement is followed by swift decision-making and decisive action to deliver the transformative infrastructure projects that Cork and Ireland need to maintain and enhance competitiveness.” 

Cork Chamber’s full submission to the public consultation on the review of the National Development Plan is available HERE.