Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 June 2022
145. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will report on the updated investment projects and programmes tracker; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30067/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department published an updated Investment Projects and Programmes Tracker and MyProjectIreland interactive map in May 2022. The tracker provides a composite update on the progress of all major investments that make up Project Ireland 2040. The tracker is drawn from data provided by relevant Government Departments and agencies. It focuses mainly on projects and programmes with costs greater than €20 million. Management and delivery of the projects and programmes are a matter for the Sponsoring Agency and Approving Authority in each case. The latest update of the tracker provides progress updates on over 270 projects and 140 programmes, including almost 100 projects in excess of €50m.
The tracker includes user-friendly dashboards and search functions to aid interpretation of the data. As such the tracker is a key tool in overseeing the progress of Project Ireland 2040, aiding industry by communicating opportunities for investment, and alongside the MyProjectIreland map provides an important communications channel for all citizens in relation to Project Ireland 2040 investments taking place throughout the country.
Developed in collaboration with Ordnance Survey Ireland, MyProjectIreland is a citizen-focussed interactive map. By clicking on the map at gov.ie/2040, citizens can find updated information on what has been achieved and what is planned for their own local area. The May 2022 update expands the coverage of the map to incorporate over 1,100 projects.
The Government is committed to continue to detail the delivery of the National Development Plan at regular intervals into the future to allow for full transparency on the implementation of Project Ireland 2040. This will be achieved through regular updates of the capital tracker and map as well as the publication of annual reports and regional reports highlighting Project Ireland 2040 achievements and giving a detailed overview of the public investments which have been made throughout the country.
