Social Justice Ireland: ‘Substantial’ investment in infrastructure needed

A chronic lack of government investment in essential infrastructure and services poses a real threat to economic growth and stability, according to Social Justice Ireland.

Persistent underinvestment in areas such as housing, health, child care, and rural broadband and education is impacting the competitiveness of the country as an economic pickup begins to take hold in some parts of the country.

The think-tank’s 2016 socio-economic review advocates the allocation of greater resources to achieve the dual goals of improving the country’s business and social environments.