The plan "seeks to bamboozle with the budget to disguise the paucity of both commitments and detail," said the Social Democrats' spokesman on public expenditure, Cian O'Callaghan.
"Public expenditure has risen on average, 8pc to 9pc over the last number of years. Such high levels of expenditure are not sustainable on the current basis."
Mr O'Callaghan claimed the Government was boosting the pay of semi-state chiefs without any reference to economic headwinds or global volatility regarding their gold plated salaries.
Mairead Farrell will take over as chairperson of the Finance Committee, a critical role previously held by Fianna Fáil TD John McGuinness, emphasizing her influence in scrutinizing public expenditure.
Greenwich Council's expenditure on refreshments in 2024 reached £8,782.34, significantly higher than the previous year's £5,115.91, reflecting a substantial increase in costs.
"If necessary, I'm happy to put the brakes on the fun," he said, the kind of line that surely only a politician from the sober city of high finance would ever dare to put on the record. This reflects the ambivalence among Zürich's residents regarding the influx of events. While such spectacles can boost local culture, they also raise concerns about potential disruptions to everyday life and the burden on city resources."},{