Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The key objective is to introduce a degree of external assurance for major projects. As part of the review of the NDP, we are producing a range of research and technical papers, which will be published before the end of this year or early next year. That will feed into the process of adopting a revised NDP in the second quarter of next year. In essence, we are proposing an independent peer review of two key stages in the project life cycle for major projects, specifically, when the preferred delivery option is chosen and before approval is given to go to tender. These reviews will be conducted by experts in infrastructure delivery and will draw on international expertise where relevant.

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