Infrastructure Investment Priorities 2010 - 2016

Programme of Infrastructure Investment Priorities 2010 – 2016

Changes in the Irish economy since 2008 require a revised approach to the Public Capital Investment Programme.  The Government has completed a comprehensive review of the Programme to support recovery with prioritised investment in productive and employment supporting sectors, including enterprise and innovation, education, public transport and environmental services.

The Public Capital Investment Programme provides a stimulus to the economy which re-orientates investment to support sustainable growth in line with the economic renewal strategy set out in Building Ireland’s Smart Economy: A Framework for Sustainable Economic Renewal.  Investment in infrastructure helps to drive productivity growth and improve competitiveness, thereby supporting sustainable long-term job creation.

Over the 2010 – 2016 period the Government will invest close to €40 billion.  A breakdown of the areas is shown below:

This short document summarises the key priorities of the Infrastructure Investment Priorities 2010 – 2016.

This document from the Department of Finance contains comprehensive background information and analysis.