This level of investment will support a range of public services and infrastructure projects. The largest portion of expenditure at €25.6 billion is for the Department of Social Protection. This will support living standards through our welfare system. €22.8 billion for the Department of Health for the delivery of vital health services. €15.1 billion for Department of Education and Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide educational supports across primary, secondary and tertiary levels. €13 billion in capital expenditure to deliver investment in infrastructure including the continued delivery of new homes, rollout of transport projects to improve connectivity and progression of energy projects in support of national climate targets.