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.
Independent TD Joe Behan has today stated that Government TDs supporting the Social Welfare Budget cuts should "hang their heads in shame".
The first of two key votes on the Social Welfare Bill is underway - the second takes place this evening.
Joe Behan was elected for Fianna Fáil, but quit the party last year because of the Budget.
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