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 Government won the first crucial votes of Budget 2010 last night.
Cuts to VAT and the price of alcohol, while increasing petrol and diesel with a carbon tax were passed in the Dáil.
The Government will today begin the process of implementing the €760m cuts in social welfare.
The reductions in child benefit and dole payments will be the most controversial.
All changes to social welfare will be passed by the Dáil by this evening.
© Examiner Publications (Cork) Limited, City Quarter, Lapps Quay, Cork. Registered in Ireland: 73385.
