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 second stage of the controversial Social Welfare Bill has been approved in the Dáil by a margin of 81 votes to 75.
The Bill will now be discussed in the Seanad, where it is expected to be approved.
Full report to follow.
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