Budget 2025 (Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform): Statements
Seanad Éireann — 2024-10-01
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Ossian Smyth (GP), Dún Laoghaire

Today's allocation will provide for a net increase of 400 in the number of Defence Forces members in 2025.
Budget 2025 provides immediate support to those who need it most and provides for the long-term investment in Ireland's infrastructure and public services. It is a budget that invests in our people and climate and demonstrates a responsible and balanced approach to managing Ireland's finances. I commend the budget to the House and look forward to engaging with colleagues on these important matters.

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Sitting date: 2024-10-01