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IMF Warns Ireland’s Infrastructure Lags International Peers

IMF Warns Ireland’s Infrastructure Lags International Peers

Report calls for targeted investments in transport, housing, and health
The International Monetary Fund has found Ireland’s infrastructure is 32% behind the average of its international peers, warning that gaps in transport, housing, and healthcare could threaten long-term economic competitiveness.

The report urges targeted investment and planning reforms to address bottlenecks and support sustainable growth in the coming decades.
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