The largest health package ever includes funding for 495 new beds and free hormone replacement therapy. €25.76 billion is allocated for day-to-day healthcare spending in 2025. 39% of the funds will go towards acute and national ambulance services. Additional funding will expand hospital capacity and provide resources for mental health services. €37 million is allocated for hormone replacement therapy and IVF funding eligibility. Additional home support hours for older people and funding for the National Dementia Strategy are included. A new tax on e-cigarettes and an increase in excise duty on cigarettes have also been announced. The Irish Heart Foundation supports these measures.
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Budget 2025 – what it means for healthcare
