#ministerial-statements

#ministerial-statements

Ministers will indicate a more cautious approach in the upcoming Summer Economic Statement, reflecting concerns about the sustainability of the country’s economic model. The shift in budgetary strategy aims to focus on permanent spending rather than cyclical expenditures.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) benchmarking review highlighted that while Ireland's health system achieves good outcomes, it is marked by high costs and inefficiency in comparison to other countries.