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.
The Transport Minister Noel Dempsey has warned of further reductions to rail and bus services next year due to Budget cuts.
The public transport subvention to CIE - which operates Irish Rail, Bus Eireann and Dublin Bus - is being reduced by 9% or €27m.
Mr Dempsey said the Government will not sanction any fare increases despite the shortfall in funding.
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