Budget talks set to continue across weekend as plans made for massive future surpluses

Michael McGrath said a plan will be set out for tax surpluses projected in future years. Picture: David Young

Budget talks between line ministers and those who control the purse strings will continue through the weekend as the Government plans to set out how it will spend massive surpluses in the coming years.

With just days to go until the budget is unveiled, much of its final shape has not been agreed. The Department of Finance revealed yesterday that there will be an €3.4bn surplus in 2023, with a forecast of a further €9bn in 2024.