#Budget2020: Paschal Donohoe insists spending will increase by €3.4bn
Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe has rejected claims Budget 2020 was an “austerity budget,” insisting spending will increase by €3.4bn.
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Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe has rejected claims Budget 2020 was an “austerity budget,” insisting spending will increase by €3.4bn.
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