The news earlier this month was dominated by headlines about the government’s so-called “giveaway” budget. A PwC report deemed budget 2025 “a good news budget that put money into people’s pockets in an election year”.
The total budgetary package of €10.5 billion included reduced USC rates, increases in rent tax credits, extensions to the energy credit and help-to-buy schemes and substantial investments across housing, energy and water services.
However, when assessing budget 2025 through the lens of environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria, many experts and businesses felt left out or left behind. So, what does budget 2025 really mean for Ireland’s social and environmental agenda?
Noel Cunniffe CEO of Wind Energy Ireland
Budget 2025 marked the highest-ever allocation for the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications, with a total package of