The founder and CEO of a well known Irish charity is calling for an urgent audit of charity funding.

The Govenrment is reported to have struck a deal with the Troika to "spin" how the Budget was presented to the public.

The chief executive of Barnardos, Fergus Finlay, has said children are bearing the brunt of the age of austerity.

Health Minister Dr James Reilly has reiterated the Irish position that our corporation tax rate of 12.5% is not up for negotiation.

Finance Minister Brian Lenihan was set for talks on the future of Anglo-Irish Bank with European counterparts and Commission chiefs today.