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If you want to know who they prioritise, look at the figures.
Irish voters are already open to increased military spending. Once you have conceded that point, everything else likely falls into place.
Priorities.
“The big structural issues, like planning backlogs or health capacity crises, or wider EU migration policy, are viewed consistently as being above the political pay grade.”
“Many will continue to struggle on a weekly basis”
So now it is Jack Chambers’ turn to fly his crop-dusting aircraft over the prospering fields of Ireland, cascading money in every direction
That yesterday’s budget was a cynical exercise in vote buying is beyond any doubt. The problem for the opposition is that if the usual laws of politics apply, then it is very likely to work.
Minister Heather Humphreys denies that the government announcing the biggest Social Protection budget ever right before an election is an attempt to buy votes: “It’s about supporting people.” Question by Ben Scallan
Main points
Cost of living package
Oh, by the way – fill your car with diesel today. If the Greens get their way, it will cost you more tomorrow.
Goodies
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