RIAI

Lobbying Organisation RIAI

Date published 29 Apr, 2026

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Public Expenditure and Reform

Period 1 Jan. 2026 to 30 Apr. 2026

Specific Details Procurement reform in public construction and infrastructure delivery, including discussion of the RIAI Public Procurement Reform White Paper and recommendations to improve efficiency, reduce delays, and support national housing and infrastructure targets.

Intended results To support Government in addressing procurement barriers that hinder infrastructure delivery, thereby contributing to the achievement of national housing and infrastructure objectives.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Fionnuala May, RIAI President

Did any Designated Public Official(DPO) or former Designated Public Official(DPO) carry out lobbying activities on your behalf in relation to this return? You must include yourself, and answer Yes, if you are a current DPO or a DPO at any time in the past. (What is a Designated Public Official?) No

Did you manage or direct a grassroots campaign? No

Was this lobbying done on behalf of a client? No

Lobbying activity

The following activities occurred for this specific Subject Matter Area.

Letter (1)

The Letter highlights that the Accelerating Infrastructure Report and Action Plan identified procurement challenges as one of the leading barriers to infrastructure development in Ireland. The RIAI expresses alignment with Government that targeted procurement reform is essential to achieving national housing and infrastructure goals. The RIAI has developed a Public Procurement Reform White Paper, informed by member consultation, containing pragmatic policy recommendations. Sent 9/1/26

Designated public officials lobbied

The following DPOs were lobbied during this return period on this specific Subject Matter Area. These DPOs were involved in at least one of the Lobbying Activities listed above, but not necessarily all of them. As returns are specific to a Subject Matter Area the above Lobbying Activities may be associated with multiple returns.

Jack Chambers Minister (Department of Finance)