Independent Ireland TD Ken O'Flynn has criticized the government for spending almost half a million euros on an ad campaign targeting diaspora construction workers.
The campaign, which aimed to address the recruitment crisis in the construction sector, was labeled a "desperate attempt" by O'Flynn. He stated,
When all else fails, and clearly everything the government has done on housing has failed, throw more money at it. That seems to be the attitude.
Further Education Minister James Lawless confirmed the spending. O'Flynn's criticism highlights concerns over the government's approach to addressing the construction sector's recruitment crisis.
Author's summary: Government spends €450,000 on ad campaign.