Insights On Infrastructure In Ireland

Ireland's infrastructure challenges mirror global trends, and Addleshaw Goddard's Dublin roundtable revealed how international expertise can unlock progress. Political hurdles, planning delays, and high tendering costs are hindering critical projects like MetroLink, yet Ireland's strong PPP model and clear pipeline offer huge potential (albeit that since the roundtable the Irish Government has withdrawn funding for Social Housing Bundle 3, casting doubt on other housing PPP projects in the pipeline). Drawing on lessons from the UK and beyond, it's clear that aligning agencies, securing political buy-in, and reforming planning systems are key to driving investment and delivery. As a global infrastructure practice, we're applying these insights across jurisdictions to help clients navigate complexities and deliver transformative projects. With momentum building, now is the time to act—connect with us to see how our international perspective can make a difference.