Gary Gannon (Dublin Central, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

The Government is expected to run a surplus of €10 billion this year and what is forecast for next year is a surplus of €16.2 billion. My question is simple. When are normal people, many of whom are struggling through this devastating cost of living crisis, going to see the surplus invested in their lives be that through housing, climate, education, childcare, arts or culture? We can stand here and talk about good financial management but at the same time, year on year, the Society of St Vincent de Paul and organisations that work with older people highlight the level of poverty and deprivation being experienced in very real people's homes. When will people see the benefit of that surplus?

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