Government approves extra funding for health, education, social protection, and children

Additional €4m bailout for departments

Public Expenditure Minister Paschal Donohoe has received Cabinet approval for an additional €960m in health spending.

The Government has approved an additional €4bn bailout for four departments, taking the total overspend in 2023 to €6bn.

Public Expenditure Minister Paschal Donohoe has received Cabinet approval for an additional €960m in health spending, taking the final budget for the department up to €22.4bn.