Politicians and practitioners label Budget 2024's health spending a 'missed opportunity'
Minister for Public Expenditure Paschal Donohoe said the overall health budget is a significant investment, saying: 'Ireland spends more of its national income on health than most European countries.' Picture: Brian Lawless/PA
Healthcare spending of €22.5bn announced in Budget 2024 has already been criticised as insufficient to meet rising demand by doctors and opposition politicians.
The budget has been the focus of contention with the HSE, already estimating a shortfall of up to €1.1bn in this year’s spending.
