Minister shoots down suggestion of 'chasing votes' in Budget

The Government is not going to "chase votes" and automatically raise funding for children and pensioners in next month's budget because the Brexit risk means they are not the only vulnerable people in Ireland.

Social Protection Minister Regina Doherty downplayed suggestions of a surge in supports for young and older people as she warned there are people "who will potentially lose their jobs in the next six to 12 months".