Irish Minister Paschal Donohoe denies early €7.1bn allocation for election purposes, stating it's for operational needs and COVID-related expenses.

Irish Minister for Public Expenditure Paschal Donohoe has refuted claims that an early allocation of €7.1 billion to government departments is a tactic for the upcoming general election. He emphasized that the funds are necessary for ongoing operational needs, including healthcare and cost-of-living support. The supplementary estimates, totaling €6.3 billion, are driven by COVID-related expenses and other urgent requirements, rather than political strategy.

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