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Ireland joins EU push to fast-track defence equipment
Ireland will spend €16.5 million on modular body armour for its troops through the EU’s new Security Action for Europe (Safe) programme—its first use of the bloc’s joint military procurement scheme.
OPW tops State spending on consultants for committee prep
The Office of Public Works spent over €17,000 on consultants in 2024 to prepare for Oireachtas committee hearings—more than any other State body since 2021.
Lift infrastructure contractors secure £30m win with ESG at the core
Ten specialist contractors have secured places on EN:Procure’s new £30 million Gen-4 lifts framework, covering everything from installation to maintenance across the UK’s public, residential, and commercial buildings.
Bold choices
Procurement today is no longer a quiet backroom function. It is stepping into the spotlight as Ireland lays out plans for housing, infrastructure and defence that stretch far beyond the next decade.
Ireland ramps up housing infrastructure with €40bn plan
The latest National Development Plan puts housing at the forefront, earmarking over €40 billion to tackle chronic supply shortages.
Irish prison food bill hits €14.5m as inmate numbers rise and menus expand
The Irish Prison Service spent over €14.5 million feeding inmates in 2024 — nearly double the 2014 figure.
Councils under pressure as ethical procurement debate heats up
Cavan County Council is facing mounting scrutiny over its delay in adopting an Ethical Procurement Policy that could exclude suppliers linked to alleged human rights abuses.
Ireland boosts defence capital spend by 55 percent to €1.7bn
Ireland is set to increase defence capital investment by more than half between 2026 and 2030, rising from €1.1 billion to €1.7 billion under the newly revised National Development Plan.
Ireland ramps up infrastructure with €275bn pipeline through 2035
Ireland’s updated National Development Plan (NDP) sets out an ambitious €275.4 billion spend through 2035, including €102.4 billion earmarked for 2026–2030.
Longford businesses urged to tap public sector opportunities at Aviva expo
Local businesses in Longford are being encouraged to attend the Government Supply Expo 2025 at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium on 11 November.
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