Budget 2027 has been criticised for falling short of the kind of major measures and giveaways seen in previous years, despite increases in overall Government spending.
Overall Government spending is increasing by €7.1 billion, bringing total expenditure for 2027 to €125.6 billion, with some measures already coming into effect.
Some key promises have been delivered, while other increases and extensions have been less generous than expected.
So, what does the Budget really mean for families, workers and communities across the country, and how is the Government defending its decisions?
We were joined on The The Agenda this morning by Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence and Meath East Fine Gael TD, Helen McEntee, to tell us more
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