Shane Dempsey

Shane Dempsey, Director General of the Association of Consulting Engineers Ireland, shares his insights on overcoming bureaucratic hurdles in infrastructure. He discusses how regulations slow down project timelines despite Ireland's capable engineering sector. Dempsey highlights the challenges of multiple agencies managing infrastructure and emphasizes the need for collective action to drive reforms. He also compares Ireland's public-good designations with more effective systems abroad, underscoring the potential for accelerated delivery when legal frameworks align with political will.