Housing, health, childcare focus of Sinn Féin's alternative budget

The party would double capital investment to deliver 20,000 social and affordable homes a year and would end tax breaks for developers and vulture funds

The party says their proposals would generate €1.5bn through "progressive tax measures" which would put permanent spending on a more sustainable footing. Photo: Gareth Chaney/Collins

Sinn Féin would borrow €1.5bn more than the Government intends to spend in next month's budget to pay for housing, healthcare and childcare measures.

Launching its alternative budget document, Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald said their proposals are "about putting workers and families first".