#Budget2020: TDs and senators briefed amid fears of backlash over higher carbon taxes and delayed benefits

Fine Gael TDs and senators are this afternoon getting a detailed briefing on the government's pre-Brexit budget, amid fears over higher carbon taxes and a backlash over delayed benefits.

Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe is facing into this coalition's last budget with a potential €3.1bn in financial firepower available ahead of the next general election and a possible hard Brexit.