Ireland Budget: Personal tax cuts and help with living costs expected

However, the country’s infrastructure has not kept pace with this growth and significant investment is needed in energy, water and housing.

The coalition’s record on housing has been a major point of attack from the main opposition party, Sinn Féin.

Sinn Féin was performing well in the polls but has seen a significant decline in support in recent months.

The government is expected to announce another round of housing-related measures on Tuesday, including a tax on land that has been earmarked for housing but not built on.