Budget 2015: Spending increases for children, elderly, social-welfare recipients and education

Among the spending measures being offered by the Government for 2015, as announced by Minister for Public Expenditure Brendan Howlin are:

:: Water – With the country introducing charges for water since October 1 this year a payment of €100 a year is being offered for those on household benefits packages and the free fuel allowance scheme to help with the new utility bill benefiting 653,000 households;