Tag: Ireland
Irish Rail seeks damages after terminating Indra train-control contract
Irish Rail says Indra failed to deliver fit-for-purpose software and has issued a final account after terminating the project on…
Supreme Court rejects appeal bid over Ennis data centre
The Supreme Court has dismissed a challenge to a €1.6 billion data centre near Ennis, removing a legal obstacle to…
Ireland’s EU budget proposal shifts cuts towards development and competitiveness
Ireland has proposed cutting €141 billion from the EU’s draft seven-year budget, with reductions focused on development, administration and competitiveness…
Brussels challenges Ireland’s bond tax exemption
The European Commission has opened an infringement procedure over Ireland’s exemption for gains on Irish government bonds, while other EU…
Watchdog says cancelled asylum accommodation deals delivered no value
A State spending watchdog said cancelled precontract agreements for 15 asylum accommodation properties led to substantial legal settlements and no…
Hospital contractor has claimed €983m over disputed project costs
Bam has submitted €983m in claims over disputed costs on Dublin’s children’s hospital, while no agreed opening deadline is in…
Irish spending overruns are becoming a recurring budget risk
Day-to-day Government spending is likely to exceed its plan by more than €1.4 billion this year, the fiscal council will…
Irish hospitals face projected €145m shortfall after POCC shift
The HSE says Ireland’s public hospitals face an approximate €145 million private-patient income shortfall in 2026 after consultants moved to…
Bord Bia reports €1.2m in non-compliant spending for 2025
Bord Bia disclosed €1.2 million in 2025 spending without a competitive tender, following €2.6 million reported the previous year.
Conciliator Rejects €100 Million Claim by Bam for Hospital Costs
A conciliator has dismissed Bam's nearly €100 million claim for additional costs in the national children's hospital project.
Tusla Awards €2.5 Million Contract Amid Internal Conflict Concerns
Tusla awarded a €2.5 million contract to Dunlicky View Residential despite internal warnings about conflicts of interest.
New EU Repair Rules Set to Transform Procurement Practices
New EU regulations mandate manufacturers to repair certain products, impacting procurement across the bloc.