The Government announced an additional €1.5 billion cash injection for the HSE as part of an overall package of €8.3 billion in Budget 2025. The funding aims to address increased demands in healthcare services, particularly in the acute sector. The additional funds will also strengthen financial planning and governance within the HSE. Medical unions criticized the previous budget for not going far enough to address capacity deficits. The Budget 2025 package includes €6.9 billion in spending and €1.4 billion in tax cuts. Overall, the Government aims to improve public services and infrastructure to support better healthcare services and higher capital spending.
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Government announces €1.5 billion health service bailout
