Q1. Money that is currently being saved for future policy challenges (such as climate change and an ageing population) should be spent now on things like housing and healthcare.
The government currently puts aside several billion euros a year into the Future Ireland Fund to help deal with future expenditure pressures such as ageing and climate change. Some say this is prudent, while others think the money should be used now to help address problems in housing and healthcare.
Q1. Money that is currently being saved for future policy challenges (such as climate change and an ageing population) should be spent now on things like housing and healthcare.
Agree
  • April Sheehan Corkery

    April Sheehan Corkery

    Independent

    Our country is economically & socially faltering with the crises in housing & healthcare. An aging population is easier paid for if not suffering medical neglect & improving the housing stock is a climate positive anyway. The crises we have are costing us, and it’s easier saved if they were fixed. - source: candidate

  • Donna  O'Loughlin

    Donna O'Loughlin

    Irish Freedom Party

    Our healtchcare system is in its needs. The hse aon and cdnt are nit fit for purpose - source: candidate

  • Joanne Collins

    Joanne Collins

    Sinn Féin

    We have substantial infrastructural deficits in water, energy, transport, housing and health. It is prudent to save some of the substantial funds the State is accruing, but it is also prudent to invest in our housing stock, infrastructure, and public services. - source: party

Neither agree nor disagree
  • Gerben Uunk

    Gerben Uunk

    Party for Animal Welfare

    As we are in a housing crisis I think it's appropriate at this time to use some of the money saved towards housing. However, we must also have a fund to address climate change, as failing to do so will have severe consequences for humans and animals alike. - source: candidate

  • Michael Ryan

    Michael Ryan

    Aontú

    Some should be put aside for sure and some should be used to pay down the debt. But the government should use more of the money to invest in housing and transport infrastructure. - source: party

  • Laura Fahy

    Laura Fahy

    People Before Profit-Solidarity

    False choice. You can do both with current budget surplus and a policy of taxing wealth. - source: party

Disagree
  • Bridie Collins

    Bridie Collins

    Fianna Fáil

    Niall Collins

    Niall Collins

    Fianna Fáil

    These funds ensure future generations are not left to deal with the challenges facing us. They allow us to plan, while providing for those who need assistance, and invest in public infrastructure/services. They underpin ability to deliver housing and healthcare. - source: party

  • Noreen  Stokes

    Noreen Stokes

    Fine Gael

    Patrick O'Donovan

    Patrick O'Donovan

    Fine Gael

    We are helping people today, spending large amounts on housing and health. But we also need to prepare for the future. A growing and ageing population, along with global uncertainty, means Ireland needs to put some money away now to pay for future costs and risks. - source: party

  • Rob O'Donnell

    Rob O'Donnell

    Green Party

    We are already investing a huge amount into housing and healthcare and will continue to increase this. It is important though that we keep some money from windfall revenue for future costs, such as climate action and future pensions. - source: party

  • Lorraine O'Sullivan

    Lorraine O'Sullivan

    The Irish People

    Planning for the future is not mutually exclusive with providing a decent standard of living in the present. Both are very achievable by a government with the proper will and right policies. - source: party

No opinion
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