Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan’s speech is available to read here, or to watch here.
The Government’s summary of the measures announced in the Budget is available here.
Leinster tonight: Clear intervals will develop overnight and most places will stay dry. Becoming cool inland. A gentle westerly wind.
Min temp 9-10C (48-50F).
Leinster tomorrow: The morning will have sunny intervals but the odd shower may develop. More cloud in the afternoon with the greater risk of a shower. A gentle south-westerly wind.
Max temp 17-18C (63-64F).
Sunday: A largely dry day with a few bright spells but also a fair amount of cloud. A moderate south-westerly wind.
Max temp 17-19C (63-66F).
Monday: Mainly cloudy with spells of rain, some heavy. A moderate south-westerly wind.
Max temp 18-19C (64-66F).
Tuesday: Early sunshine soon giving way to cloud and rain. A gentle south-westerly wind.
Max temp 18-20C (64-68F).
Wednesday: Early rain, soon followed by sunny spells. A moderate north-westerly wind.
Max temp 19-20C (66-68F).
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