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Irelands government faces criticism over economic performance, with Mental Health Minister Mary Butler defending the countrys high life expectancy, full employment, and resilience against crises. Business economist Sinead O’Sullivan counters with everyday issues like traffic congestion and health service delays, blaming poor state coordination. Opposition voices, including Sinn Féins David Cullinane and Labours Ciaran Ahern, criticize Butlers defensiveness and call for accountability in stalled projects. Butler acknowledges the need for improved services, announcing a new funding package and laws to expedite major projects, while emphasizing future challenges like the shrinking worker-to-pensioner ratio.

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