Fine Gael on spending demands by opposition parties

The video discusses the budget's focus on key priorities such as climate action, just transition, and childcare. It emphasizes the importance of a just transition for workers affected by environmental policies and the need for a regional transition fund. The video also highlights efforts to make childcare more affordable and accessible, aiming to support families and improve outcomes for children.

What are Finnegan's key priorities mentioned in the budget context?

• Increasing military spending

• Making life easier for families and protecting the environment

• Reducing taxes for corporations

• Expanding international trade

What is the purpose of the carbon tax increase according to the climate action section?

• To increase government revenue

• To fund new highways

• To support environmental projects and vulnerable people

• To reduce the national debt

Which region is specifically mentioned as needing support for a just transition?

• The Midlands

• The West Coast

• The Northern Region

• The Eastern Seaboard

What is the main goal of the childcare initiatives discussed?

• To reduce the number of childcare facilities

• To increase taxes on childcare providers

• To make childcare a barrier to employment

• To make childcare affordable and accessible

How does the budget plan to help families with young children?

• By reducing the number of childcare centers

• By increasing the cost of childcare

• By eliminating childcare subsidies

• By incrementally building on the universality of the childcare scheme