To date, the principal driver behind the Irish Government's adoption of Public Private Partnerships (PPP) has been value for money, rather than fiscal constraints. However, the experience that it has gained during this early phase of projects should stand it in good stead as the economy begins to feel the impact of the global downturn, which has come just as the Government has begun to reflect on where to go next with its PPP programme. Logic suggests that PPP is likely to play an increasingly important role in the Government's plans.
Indeed, the second National Development Plan, which runs until 2013, demonstrates the Irish Government's continued commitment to the development and expansion of PPP, with over €13 billion of the capital investment programme dedicated to PPP economic and social infrastructure initiatives.
This year's Irish Public Private Partnerships Policy Forum - the fourth time this highly successful one day annual event has been held - will focus on the next phase of the Government's PPP programme, and provide a timely update on the latest policy developments and best practice. It also features detailed updates and case studies for the healthcare, education, civic buildings, rail and roads, and waste and regeneration sectors.
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