As we work to meet the many challenges facing our economy, we cannot lose sight of our commitment to upskilling our labour market, reducing our carbon emissions, increasing the supply of affordable housing, and making our pensions more sustainable.
- Urgently prioritise the commitments outlined in the First 5 childcare strategy in a much shorter timeframe by investing €110 million in 2022.
- Provide an additional €220m to drive low carbon investment in business by scaling up and expanding industry supports in areas like renewable heat, pursuing VAT reform at an EU level and introducing further incentives for commercial fleets to adopt lower emission vehicles.
- Improve access to the labour market by providing €28 million of additional support to carers and persons with a disability.
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