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Government of Ireland

Ireland

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Party: Fianna Fáil / Fine Gael

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Timeline

  1. Delivering an average of 12,000 new social homes annually over the lifetime of the plan. - Evidence

    The Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Act 2021 established the legal framework requiring sectoral emissions ceilings, underpinning the 35% industry reduction target as part of the national 51% reduction goal by 2030 relative to 2018.

    prom_6_ev_1 - source https://assets.kpmg.com/content/dam/kpmg/ie/pdf/2021/11/ie-ireland-2030-carbon-emissions-targets.pdf Open
  2. Delivering an average of 12,000 new social homes annually over the lifetime of the plan. - Evidence

    The Government of Ireland announced sectoral emissions ceilings on 28 July 2022, setting a binding target for the enterprise/industry sector to reduce emissions by 35% by 2030 compared to 2018 levels. The 2018 industry baseline was approximately 7 MtCO₂eq.

    prom_6_ev_0 - source https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-the-taoiseach/press-releases/government-announces-sectoral-emissions-ceilings-setting-ireland-on-a-pathway-to-turn-the-tide-on-climate-change/ Open
  3. Progressively reduce childcare to €200 a month per child through the National Childcare Scheme - Evidence

    Micheál Martin advocated for a dedicated public transport police service, expressing disagreement with then-Green Party leader Eamon Ryan over delays. Martin stated the Government needed to look 'very seriously' at the issue.

    prom_18_ev_16 - source https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41379130.html Open
  4. Progressively reduce childcare to €200 a month per child through the National Childcare Scheme - Evidence

    Micheál Martin announced his push for a dedicated transport police at the Fianna Fáil party Ard Fheis in April 2024, saying the government is 'committed to bring forward proposals.'

    prom_18_ev_13 - source https://www.thejournal.ie/dedicated-transport-police-micheal-martin-6353745-Apr2024/ Open
  5. Delivering an average of 12,000 new social homes annually over the lifetime of the plan. - Evidence

    The Government approved Climate Action Plan 2024 (CAP24) on 21 May 2024, providing an updated roadmap for achieving sectoral emissions ceilings including the industry/enterprise 35% reduction target.

    prom_6_ev_2 - source https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-climate-energy-and-the-environment/publications/climate-action-plan-2024/ Open
  6. Delivering an average of 12,000 new social homes annually over the lifetime of the plan. - Evidence

    Minister for Enterprise Peter Burke announced €300 million ring-fenced for decarbonisation of manufacturing sectors, administered through Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland to support companies in reducing industrial emissions by 2030.

    prom_6_ev_3 - source https://enterprise.gov.ie/en/news-and-events/department-news/2024/june/20240623.html Open
  7. Delivering an average of 12,000 new social homes annually over the lifetime of the plan. - Evidence

    The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment published its Climate Action Roadmap 2024, outlining measures for the enterprise sector to contribute to the 35% emissions reduction target, including the Roadmap for the Decarbonisation of Industrial Heat.

    prom_6_ev_9 - source https://enterprise.gov.ie/en/publications/publication-files/dete-climate-action-roadmap-2024.pdf Open
  8. Delivering an average of 12,000 new social homes annually over the lifetime of the plan. - Evidence

    Ireland's total GHG emissions in 2024 were approximately 54 million tonnes CO₂eq, a 2% reduction compared to 2023 (58.82 Mt in 2023), with energy industry emissions reaching an all-time low of 7.2 Mt CO₂eq.

    prom_6_ev_6 - source https://www.epa.ie/our-services/monitoring--assessment/climate-change/ghg/latest-emissions-data/ Open
  9. Cut the pupil-teacher ratio to 19:1 in primary schools over the lifetime of the government - Evidence

    The Programme for Government agreed in January 2025 by Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael commits a further €1 billion to the Shared Island Fund, extending it to 2035.

    prom_19_ev_0 - source https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-the-taoiseach/campaigns/shared-island/ Open
  10. Progressively reduce childcare to €200 a month per child through the National Childcare Scheme - Evidence

    The Irish Government approved landmark 'Right to be Forgotten' legislation for cancer survivors in 2025. The legislation sets a 5-year remission period (reduced from the originally proposed 7 years) after which cancer survivors no longer need to disclose their cancer history for financial and insurance products, with a €650,000 threshold for applicable products.

    prom_18_ev_21 - source https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-finance/press-releases/t%C3%A1naiste-and-minister-troy-provide-update-on-right-to-be-forgotten-legislation/ Open
  11. Delivering an average of 12,000 new social homes annually over the lifetime of the plan. - Evidence

    Social Justice Ireland analysis projects industrial sector emissions will reduce by only 26% over the period 2022-2030 even if all planned measures are fully implemented, falling short of the 35% target.

    prom_6_ev_7 - source https://www.socialjustice.ie/article/ireland-course-miss-2030-targets-substantial-shortfall Open
  12. Progressively reduce childcare to €200 a month per child through the National Childcare Scheme - Evidence

    As Taoiseach, Micheál Martin's government committed to create a Transport Security Force under the National Transport Authority, which would operate with similar powers to existing security forces such as the Airport Police.

    prom_18_ev_14 - source https://www.96fm.ie/news/96fm-news-and-sport/micheal-martin-to-lead-the-country-until-november-2027/ Open
  13. Progressively reduce childcare to €200 a month per child through the National Childcare Scheme - Evidence

    As Taoiseach, Micheál Martin's Programme for Government (agreed with Fine Gael) included the commitment to establish a Transport Security Force with powers similar to Airport Police and customs officers for public transport.

    prom_18_ev_17 - source https://www.thejournal.ie/transport-security-force-what-is-it-programme-for-government-6595550-Jan2025/ Open
  14. Cut the pupil-teacher ratio to 19:1 in primary schools over the lifetime of the government - Evidence

    The Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice criticizes the Thornton Hall project, questioning whether a 'super-prison' with 1,500 inmates is the right approach, and calling it 'a bad idea that refuses to die.'

    prom_19_ev_12 - source https://www.jcfj.ie/2025/02/06/thornton-hall-prison-a-bad-idea-that-refuses-to-die/ Open
  15. Delivering an average of 12,000 new social homes annually over the lifetime of the plan. - Evidence

    Phase 2 of the Strategic Plan will provide an additional 106 critical care beds by 2031 with developments at five priority hospital sites. The programme for government includes increasing ICU bed capacity by at least 100 additional beds.

    prom_6_ev_21 - source https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2025-02-18/689/ Open
  16. Delivering an average of 12,000 new social homes annually over the lifetime of the plan. - Evidence

    As of February 2025, 340 critical care beds have been delivered — an increase of 82 beds (31.7%) over the baseline. A further 12 beds are also provided as part of the ongoing expansion.

    prom_6_ev_25 - source https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2025-02-18/689/ Open
  17. Delivering an average of 12,000 new social homes annually over the lifetime of the plan. - Evidence

    The Programme for Government 2025 includes a commitment to expand free GP services to children up to at least 12 years of age. Children under 8 already have automatic free GP visits.

    prom_6_ev_11 - source https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2025-04-08/1002/ Open
  18. Cut the pupil-teacher ratio to 19:1 in primary schools over the lifetime of the government - Evidence

    The Irish News reported that the newly formed Irish government (Fianna Fáil-Fine Gael coalition) will increase funding for the Shared Island Fund by a further €1 billion up to 2035.

    prom_19_ev_3 - source https://www.irishnews.com/news/northern-ireland/extra-1bn-committed-to-shared-island-funds-by-newly-former-irish-government-H6VUYVAO6ZAS5OYAKO746MYXPQ/ Open
  19. Cut the pupil-teacher ratio to 19:1 in primary schools over the lifetime of the government - Evidence

    Agenda NI reported that on 10 April 2025, the Taoiseach announced €1 billion in new funding between 2025 and 2035, confirming the coalition's commitment.

    prom_19_ev_5 - source https://www.agendani.com/new-irish-government-set-to-continue-shared-island-funding/ Open
  20. Delivering an average of 12,000 new social homes annually over the lifetime of the plan. - Evidence

    EPA projections show Ireland is off track for 2030 climate targets. The first Carbon Budget (2021-2025) of 295 Mt CO₂eq is projected to be exceeded by 8-12 Mt CO₂eq. Nationally, only up to 23% reduction is projected by 2030 versus the 51% target.

    prom_6_ev_4 - source https://www.epa.ie/news-releases/news-releases-2025/epa-projections-show-ireland-off-track-for-2030-climate-targets.php Open
  21. Progressively reduce childcare to €200 a month per child through the National Childcare Scheme - Evidence

    The Government approved the Central Bank (Amendment) Bill 2025, which enshrines a 'Right to Disregard' for cancer survivors. Insurers must disregard a cancer diagnosis where treatment ended more than 7 years prior for mortgage protection insurance up to €650,000.

    prom_18_ev_19 - source https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-finance/press-releases/government-approves-landmark-right-to-be-forgotten-legislation-for-cancer-survivors/ Open
  22. Delivering an average of 12,000 new social homes annually over the lifetime of the plan. - Evidence

    The Climate Change Advisory Council's 2025 Annual Review found Ireland has failed to achieve targeted emission reductions during the first Carbon Budget period (2021-2025), and is projected to overshoot by around 10 Mt CO₂eq.

    prom_6_ev_8 - source https://www.climatecouncil.ie/news/press-release-annual-review-2025---cross-sectoral.html Open
  23. Cut the pupil-teacher ratio to 19:1 in primary schools over the lifetime of the government - Evidence

    Work is set to begin on a new jail at Thornton Hall in Dublin as part of a €400 million project to tackle record overcrowding. A master plan for the Thornton site will be developed in 2026.

    prom_19_ev_10 - source https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/2025/07/16/prison-service-embarks-on-400m-building-project-to-ease-overcrowding/ Open
  24. Delivering an average of 12,000 new social homes annually over the lifetime of the plan. - Evidence

    The Policing Authority warned it is 'highly unlikely' Garda numbers will hit the levels pledged by the Coalition under current recruitment policies.

    prom_6_ev_15 - source https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/2025/08/06/garda-recruitment-unlikely-to-hit-targets-policing-authority-warned-minister-for-justice/ Open
  25. Delivering an average of 12,000 new social homes annually over the lifetime of the plan. - Evidence

    A September 2025 Recruitment Training Capacity Group report outlined two key goals: reach the 15,000 target as soon as possible, and recruit 5,000 members over the lifetime of the Government.

    prom_6_ev_16 - source https://www.rte.ie/documents/news/2025/10/an-garda-siochana-recruitment-training-capacity-group-report-september-2025.pdf Open
  26. Delivering an average of 12,000 new social homes annually over the lifetime of the plan. - Evidence

    A HIQA Policy Review confirms the Irish Government committed to increasing inpatient hospital bed capacity by between 4,000 and 4,500 new and refurbished beds as part of the Sláintecare reform strategy.

    prom_6_ev_45 - source https://www.hiqa.ie/sites/default/files/2025-09/MWR/WS1-Policy_Review.pdf Open
  27. Delivering an average of 12,000 new social homes annually over the lifetime of the plan. - Evidence

    Minister McEntee confirmed in the Dáil on 23 September 2025 that the 14 pilot projects from 2024/2025 'are continuing for the 2025-2026 school year' and will be 'monitored during the year and evaluated in full at the end of the 2025-2026 school year.'

    prom_6_ev_12 - source https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2025-09-23/11/ Open
  28. Delivering an average of 12,000 new social homes annually over the lifetime of the plan. - Evidence

    Minister of State Moynihan told the Dáil that the roll-out of recommended changes to the scheme will 'provide 260,000 children and young people with transport to and from school daily' and that 'recommendations are all to be pursued on a phased basis through pilots around the country.'

    prom_6_ev_13 - source https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2025-09-23/11/ Open
  29. Delivering an average of 12,000 new social homes annually over the lifetime of the plan. - Evidence

    Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan has doubled down on his belief that 5,000 Gardaí can be recruited over the Government's five-year term, maintaining that recruiting up to 1,000 new Gardaí per year is achievable.

    prom_6_ev_14 - source https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41720445.html Open
  30. Cut the pupil-teacher ratio to 19:1 in primary schools over the lifetime of the government - Evidence

    Plans for Thornton Hall also include co-locating permanent asylum seeker accommodation on the site alongside the prison, expanding the scope beyond the original prison-only plan.

    prom_19_ev_13 - source https://www.pressreader.com/ireland/irish-daily-mail/20251009/281689736010603 Open
  31. Progressively reduce childcare to €200 a month per child through the National Childcare Scheme - Evidence

    Minister Darragh O'Brien confirmed that transport security officers will have powers of arrest and detention, and are expected to be hired by the end of next year (2026).

    prom_18_ev_15 - source https://www.msn.com/en-ie/news/other/uniformed-public-transport-police-expected-to-be-hired-by-end-of-next-year-says-minister/ar-AA1JzOBx Open
  32. Cut the pupil-teacher ratio to 19:1 in primary schools over the lifetime of the government - Evidence

    A master plan for the Thornton site will be developed in 2026, determining its future use as a combined site for the Irish Prison Service and International Protection purposes. Construction is expected to start within approximately three years.

    prom_19_ev_11 - source https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2025-11-19/189/ Open
  33. Cut the pupil-teacher ratio to 19:1 in primary schools over the lifetime of the government - Evidence

    In November 2025, the Taoiseach and Tánaiste announced over €50 million in allocations from the Shared Island Fund for 10 new programmes to be delivered over 2026-2030, demonstrating the fund is being actively spent.

    prom_19_ev_4 - source https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-the-taoiseach/press-releases/taoiseach-and-t%C3%A1naiste-announce-over-50-million-for-10-new-shared-island-programmes/ Open
  34. Delivering an average of 12,000 new social homes annually over the lifetime of the plan. - Evidence

    In 2025, Ireland's GHG emissions from power generation and industrial companies decreased by 5.5% (over 620,000 tonnes) to 10.67 million tonnes, indicating ongoing but incremental progress in industrial emissions reduction.

    prom_6_ev_5 - source https://www.epa.ie/news-releases/news-releases-2026/irelands-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-power-generation-and-industry-down-by-55-per-cent-in-2025.php Open
  35. Cut the pupil-teacher ratio to 19:1 in primary schools over the lifetime of the government - Evidence

    No construction has begun at Thornton Hall as of early 2026. The site, purchased in 2005, has faced decades of delays and remains in the planning/master plan phase.

    prom_19_ev_14 - source https://www.jcfj.ie/2025/02/06/thornton-hall-prison-a-bad-idea-that-refuses-to-die/ Open
  36. Progressively reduce childcare to €200 a month per child through the National Childcare Scheme - Evidence

    RTÉ reports that the proposals will reduce the remission period required by cancer survivors from seven years to five under the planned 'Right to be Forgotten' legislation, reported March 2026.

    prom_18_ev_22 - source https://www.rte.ie/news/health/2026/0320/1564294-cancer-survivors-insurance-changes/ Open
  37. Delivering an average of 12,000 new social homes annually over the lifetime of the plan. - Evidence

    Labour's Conor Sheehan criticised the government's rental reforms, saying 'renters are facing an even greater minefield when it comes to their real rights under the new rental legislation' and called for stronger protections.

    prom_6_ev_10 - source https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/politics/arid-41821193.html Open
  38. Delivering an average of 12,000 new social homes annually over the lifetime of the plan. - Promise

    Delivering an average of 12,000 new social homes annually over the lifetime of the plan.

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  39. Progressively reduce childcare to €200 a month per child through the National Childcare Scheme - Promise

    Progressively reduce childcare to €200 a month per child through the National Childcare Scheme

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  40. Cut the pupil-teacher ratio to 19:1 in primary schools over the lifetime of the government - Promise

    Cut the pupil-teacher ratio to 19:1 in primary schools over the lifetime of the government

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  41. Delivering an average of 12,000 new social homes annually over the lifetime of the plan. - Evidence

    Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris ruled out a mini-budget but explicitly stated he would not rule out reintroducing energy credits for the winter period if required, saying the Government must remain agile given the ongoing energy crisis.

    prom_6_ev_17 - source https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/politics/arid-41832593.html Open
  42. Delivering an average of 12,000 new social homes annually over the lifetime of the plan. - Evidence

    Harris told the Dáil: 'We don't rule out taking further actions. No government can... an energy crisis in the summer months is very different to the challenges that people could face in the winter months. We have to make sure that we intervene and have an ability to intervene further, because this crisis... we have to be agile.'

    prom_6_ev_18 - source https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/politics/arid-41832593.html Open
  43. Delivering an average of 12,000 new social homes annually over the lifetime of the plan. - Evidence

    Newstalk reported Simon Harris stated he will 'not rule out' the return of energy credits this winter, amid calls for a mini-budget to tackle the fuel crisis.

    prom_6_ev_19 - source https://www.newstalk.com/news/simon-harris-4-2256756 Open

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