A State that wastes the guts of €7m on an unusable computer system is rubbing salt in the wounds of citizens who have delayed starting families because of the housing crisis
Irish politicians should heed Elon Musk's cost-cutting measures in the US government as a warning, given Ireland's history of wasteful spending on projects like unused IT systems, security huts, and art scanners. These expenditures, along with scandals like RTÉ's frivolous spending and excessive expenses by public figures, erode public trust and highlight a lack of accountability, especially when compared to the pressing need for investment in housing, healthcare, and infrastructure.
