Calls for investment in infrastructure and housing amid 'enormous' budget surplus

Government called on to dramatically increase the investment in refurbishing vacant and derelict properties. File picture: Denis Scannell

Calls for a “massive expansion” of emergency accommodation, as well as significant investment in infrastructure, have been made by opposition TDs in light of “enormous” projected budget surpluses.

According to the recently published Stability Programme Update, Ireland is set to have significant budget surpluses amounting to some €65bn between now and 2025.