Strategic Infrastructure
Dail Éireann — 2026-04-16
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Jack Chambers (FF), Dublin West

I was about to say that we introduced a suite of amendments to the public works contracts to address risks relating to the price inflation of materials, fuel and energy in public works contracts. These amendments introduced a risk-share approach to price inflation of materials, fuel and energy prices. We utilise specific indices published by the Central Statistics Office which address the main input cost categories that are common to most construction projects. Price movements in the specified indices above a predetermined threshold result in an adjustment to each interim payment to reflect inflation, taking into account the weightings applied to the different materials and fuel categories. The amended price variation provision represents a proportionate and balanced approach to the risk posed by inflation to the delivery of critical public works projects. Like the Deputy, I want to see that project move quickly. It has been going on for decades. It is hugely important for housing supply in Galway and also for wider industrial development, in addition to other public transport objectives which we want to achieve in the west of Ireland. I know all of us want to see it move quickly now over the period ahead.

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Sitting date: 2026-04-16