The previous administration naturally devoted huge time to the Brexit threat but it let other priorities slipGetting this passed and the schemes up and running must now happen as soon as possible. These are key areas to be addressed in the stimulus programme promised for July. The programme for government also indicated that this initiative would focus on public investment and on training and jobs market provisions. The previous administration naturally devoted huge time to the Brexit threat but it let other priorities slip. Normally decisions are made against the backdrop of a budget, cash allocated to different areas and overall targets for the public finances.

Source: The Irish Times June 29, 2020 18:00 UTC