Irish Government Announces €8.3bn Budget with Focus on Public Services

The pre-election budget breaks the 5% spending rule to support healthcare and infrastructure amid a growing population.

The budget includes €6.9bn for spending and €1.4bn for tax measures.
Day-to-day spending will rise by 6.4%, with infrastructure investment increasing by 10.6%.
An additional €1.5bn is allocated for the health service this year.
Finance Minister Jack Chambers emphasizes the need for sustainable public services.
The budget aims to balance fiscal responsibility with support for low and middle-income earners.