DiscoverNewstalk BreakfastDo we need to start getting ready for increased social spending?
Do we need to start getting ready for increased social spending?

Do we need to start getting ready for increased social spending?

Update: 2025-08-06
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 Ireland’s public finances are benefitting from a young population and a strong economy. But it’s important to start preparing the coffers for an older population and more pension. 

That’s according to the latest report from IFAC, and we heard from Niall Conroy, Author of the report and Acting Chief Economist of IFAC. 

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Do we need to start getting ready for increased social spending?

Do we need to start getting ready for increased social spending?