Under the radar? What we know about Budget 2020

With the Brexit crisis overshadowing events,today is a budget day like no other. But that doesn’t mean you should ignore the financial changes included in the €2.8bn budget which will have a direct impact on your life regardless of whether they land in the spotlight.

Under finance minister Paschal Donohoe’s Budget 2020 plans, over-70s’ medical card weekly caps will rise by €50 for a single person and €150 for a couple. The minimum wage will rise, but not until March, while other child dental and GP announcements will also be delayed.