Budget 2021 focused on establishing 'safe' finances, minister says

The government won't 'jeopardise' Ireland's finances, said the Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe TD. File Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

Next week's budget will see changes aimed at the state having "safe" national finances again, the finance minister has said.

Speaking on Newstalk Breakfast, Paschal Donohoe said Budget 2021, which will be published on Tuesday, seeks to get the balance right between the country's future financial position and provide the necessary supports for those out of work due to the pandemic.