Central
- Legislation and policy implementation located at the national level;
- Political and fiscal responsibility for TEN and major transport and railway infrastructure projects.
Centralisation is extremely visible in the field of TEN.
Responsible ministries/bodies
Department
of Transport, Tourism and Sport
Local
- Participating in decision-making on major infrastructure and TEN projects, via representation in the bicameral parliament.
Responsible ministries/bodies
City and county council
Sources
Constitution
of Ireland – BUNREACHT NA hÉIREANN
Department of Housing, Planning and Local
Government
Department
of Transport, Tourism and Sport
The Irish Regions – Brussels Office
