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 Finance Minister Brian Lenihan has ruled out exempting low paid public servants from pay cuts.
The Dáil has started passing legislation to give effect to the cuts announced in last weeks Budget.
Brian Lenihan said he recognises the cuts are painful, but said they are necessary to get the public finances back in order.
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