Burton backs introduction of April mini-budget

The introduction of a spring mini-budget has been backed by Tánaiste Joan Burton.

The Labour leader said an April statement of economic intent would help boost the recovery.

The idea of a spring mini-budget, modelled on Britain’s autumn statement, has been floated by ministers in recent weeks. Such a statement would likely lay out broad spending plans and economic targets for the lead-up to the October budget rather than include changes to tax rates and other financial reforms.