Taoiseach hails ‘unprecedented’ development plan

The video discusses a comprehensive review of the national development plan, focusing on aligning capital investments with strategic challenges. It addresses key areas such as housing, climate, digitalization, and education, emphasizing the role of the newly formed department of further and higher education. The plan aims to transform health services and drive post-pandemic recovery, creating jobs and investing in infrastructure. It highlights the importance of regional growth, environmental consciousness, and economic well-being. The plan involves a significant investment of €165 billion, marking the largest and greenest capital investment in the state's history, with a focus on achievable outcomes and substantial economic benefits.

What are the key areas the national development plan aims to address in the first section?

• Military and defense

• Tourism and agriculture

• Housing crisis and climate emergency

• Sports and entertainment

Which newly formed department is crucial for enabling education investment?

• Department of Agriculture

• Department of Transport

• Department of Finance

• Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science

What is the total investment amount mentioned in the national development plan?

• €116 billion

• €165 billion

• €100 billion

• €200 billion

How does the plan aim to improve the lives of citizens?

• By reducing public services

• By increasing taxes

• By focusing on regional balance and strong cities

• By cutting education funding

What is a significant feature of the new national development plan compared to the previous one?

• It focuses less on environmental issues

• It is the largest and greenest plan in the state's history

• It has a smaller budget

• It reduces investment in infrastructure