Ireland ramps up infrastructure spend with €14bn Apple windfall

Ireland is set to boost infrastructure investment by 30% over the next five years, funded by a €14 billion Apple tax windfall and proceeds from bank share sales. The revised plan lifts total capital spend to €112 billion, with a sharp focus on water, energy and transport projects to address years of underinvestment.

With infrastructure still lagging global peers by an estimated 32%, the government aims to unlock large-scale projects and give the private sector confidence to invest—though analysts warn that faster delivery and planning reform are critical to success.

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