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.
Jackie Healy Rae's son has said his father didn't "put a gun to the Government's head" in order to guarantee his vote for the Budget.
The Independent TD for Kerry South last night secured a written guarantee for the construction of a hospital in Kenmare.
Michael Healy Rae said it is not a new project and was agreed in the 2007 Programme for Government.
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