#Budget18 Case Study: 80-year-old widow facing a 'long winter' for an extra €5

An 80-year-old widow who takes in a student lodger to help her feel more secure at home has accused the Government of putting pensioners on a waiting list.

Grainne Clune watched Paschal Donohoe's speech from her living room in Renmore, Galway in anticipation of a modest boost to her state pension.