The budget plan is criticized for insufficient detail and coherence, with large figures that obscure understanding. €275.4bn is allocated primarily to government departments rather than specific projects, creating tracking challenges. Housing receives €36bn prioritization, yet confidence in meeting delivery targets remains low. Other allocations include €22.3bn for transport, €9.3bn for health, €7.6bn for education, and €5.6bn for climate and energy. The goal is to address significant weaknesses affecting economic growth, particularly in housing, although the plan lacks a clear framework for implementation.
The plan "seeks to bamboozle with the budget to disguise the paucity of both commitments and detail," said the Social Democrats' spokesman on public expenditure, Cian O'Callaghan.
Precise detail of how it will be used is scant, with €275.4bn earmarked for government departments rather than specific projects.
Housing has been allocated €36bn, but how targets for delivering new homes can be met is sketchy.
The intention is to address fundamental weakness or shortages that could impede economic development, particularly in housing.
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