From Sligo, Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government Eoghan Murphy told RTÉ Radio One's 'Today with Sean O'Rourke' show that "a significant capital spend will go into housing". The Minister said: "We're very confident that this is the right plan for the country for every community in the country. Here is what is expected in the Government's 'Ireland 2040' plan to be announced todayThe Government is to launch its €115bn 'Ireland 2040' plan later today. Together they form Project Ireland 2040 - the Government's vision for how to develop the country over the coming decades. Health will get a big investment with three new hospitals in Dublin, Cork and Galway to deal with surgery waiting lists.

Source: Evening echo February 16, 2018 06:33 UTC