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  1. Assessment of Critical Infrastructure Bill 2026 Impacts, Circular 21/2026 Constraints, and Updated Climate Compliance Gap

    Spotlight 2026-05-28 09:07 UTC

    The Critical Infrastructure Bill 2026 enables fast-track designation of projects but may delay climate-compatible projects if fossil fuel projects are prioritized; Circular 21/2026 constrains climate spending through expenditure control escalation; the compliance gap (€8-26bn) has widened; non-compliance probability exceeds 90%; legal challenges likely; candidate projects like offshore wind and Dublin Metro have high designation likelihood; Phase 9 moratorium has moderate probability.