Ireland’s population could grow much faster than previously expected, according to a new Department of Finance report.
In a high growth scenario, there would be over 7.5 million people living here by 2065.
The report also states Government departments should be prepared for a high-case migration scenario, to avoid potential infrastructure shortfalls in the future.
Taoiseach Michael Martin says they need to be better prepared for an increased population than they have been in the past:
