The government’s overall health budget for 2025 has been set at €25.76bn, an increase of €2.94bn, reflecting rising demand amidst staffing challenges.
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has prioritized women’s health, recently introducing free HRT to aid women and promising savings between €360 and €840 annually.
The new tax on e-cigarettes aims to address rising vaping rates among youth, alongside an increase in the cost of traditional cigarettes.
The expansion of publicly funded IVF will include donor assistance, representing a significant legislative step for inclusivity in fertility treatments for couples.
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