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
  • Aisling Moran

    Aisling Moran

    Independent

    We first need to get our house in order for young families, first time buyers and our senior citizens. Once they have decent services, opportunities and quality of life we of course must address the challenges of climate change and an aging demographic. Common sense must apply. - source: candidate

  • Maria McCormack

    Maria McCormack

    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
  • Elaine Mullally

    Elaine Mullally

    Independent

    Climate change and the ageing population are completely different policies, because they are together in this question, makes it a difficult question to answer. The failures in our health system are due to a huge expensive middle management level and consistent wastage of money. - source: candidate

  • Pauline Flanagan

    Pauline Flanagan

    Independent

    With our current surplus and effective accountable money management we should be investing in what people need today, in housing, infrastructure, health , transport and education whilst ensuring that we are proving for our aging population. Climate change cannot be ignored and needs investment - source: candidate

  • Mary Hand

    Mary Hand

    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

  • Ken Mooney

    Ken Mooney

    People Before Profit-Solidarity

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

Disagree
  • Sean Fleming

    Sean Fleming

    Fianna Fáil

    Austin Stack

    Austin Stack

    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

  • Willie Aird

    Willie Aird

    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

  • Rosie Palmer

    Rosie Palmer

    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

No opinion
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