Budget latest: €3.4bn recovery fund available even in level 5 lockdown scenario

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe (right) and Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Michael McGrath. Picture: Julien Behal 

Finance minister Paschal Donohoe says Ireland's €3.4bn recovery fund will be available even if the country goes to another level 5 lockdown.

Mr Donohoe and Public Expenditure Minister Michael McGrath announced the largest budget in the history of the State today.