Ireland to receive €249m fourth payment under EU Recovery and Resilience Facility (gov.ie)

• Ireland receives €249m fourth RRF payment, total reaches €929m (80% of allocation).
• Payment tied to 8 milestones: railway electrification, e-health, data centre, skills programme, offshore wind reform.
• Final payment request due September 2026; Ireland's plan is 80% complete.

"Ireland will receive its fourth payment of €249 million from the EU's Recovery and Resilience Facility, as confirmed by EU Commissioner Michael McGrath. This brings total disbursements to €929 million, representing 80% of Ireland's €1.15 billion grant allocation. The payment is performance-based, tied to 8 milestones and targets including railway electrification, e-health, a government data centre, and renewable energy reforms. The funds support Ireland's National Recovery and Resilience Plan, which is 80% complete. The final payment request is due by September 2026."