Fianna Fáil Senator Alison Comyn has described the updated National Development Plan (NDP) as a “once-in-a-generation investment that will reshape Ireland for decades to come.”

The revised NDP outlines a record €275 billion in public capital investment through 2035, with €102 billion allocated for the next five years alone, €34 billion more than previously planned.

Key investment highlights include €3.5 billion in energy infrastructure to support the delivery of 300,000 new homes, €12.2 billion for water and wastewater services, and €24.3 billion for transport, with a strong focus on low-carbon projects. Departments will now begin outlining detailed sectoral plans for projects to be delivered from 2026 to 2030, to be published later this year.

Senator Alison Comyn said: “At its heart, the NDP is about improving everyday life. Helping people find a home, cutting down on long commutes, and making sure every child can access the right kind of education. It’s also about securing our energy security, so families aren’t left vulnerable to rising costs or global shocks.

“This plan will transform our Country, but now my focus turns to what it means for Louth and East Meath.”

“In Louth and East Meath, we need to see delivery on key projects like roads, transport, housing, water and energy infrastructure and dereliction. These include completing all phases of the PANCR, getting a second railway station for Northside Drogheda and tackling the vacancy and dereliction in our town. These are essential for our growth and quality of life in Louth and East Meath.

“I’ve raised these priorities directly with the Minister, and I’ll keep pushing to secure funding between now and Budget Day. Louth and East Meath must get its fair share of this record investment.”

“In a world of growing uncertainty, this plan is a once-in-a-generation chance to reshape Ireland’s infrastructure and secure our future. It’s a bold and necessary response to the scale of the challenges we face, delivering the foundations for long-term, sustainable growth.

“By focusing on water, energy, and transport, we’re preparing the ground for 300,000 new homes by 2030. Cutting red tape and speeding up approvals will be key to unlocking not just housing, but more schools, childcare places, better health services, and expanded disability supports.