2.7 | Promoting a Strong

2.7 | Promoting a Strong and Balanced Economy

As a small, open economy, Ireland is dependent on high-quality international connectivity through its strategic links. State ports and airports have the ability to raise their own finance so Exchequer funding for key projects is not necessary but enhancing surface access is under the remit of the Department and of strategic importance.

National Investment Framework for Transport in Ireland | Project Ireland 2040

3 Identifying the Challenges

National Investment Framework for Transport in Ireland | Identifying the Challenges

Identifying the Challenges

The National Investment Framework for Transport in Ireland is informed by a broad range of supporting analysis which has identified key transport challenges across the network, both today and in the future. The framework has been developed to address these challenges and ensure that transport investment enables and facilitates the National Strategic Outcomes in the coming years and decades.