Budget will improve people’s standard of living, says finance minister

Minister for Finance Michael McGrath and Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin answer questions about the budget ahead of a Fianna Fáil party event in Dublin. Picture date: Saturday October 7, 2023.

Minister for Finance Michael McGrath has said that their budgetary plans aim to improve people’s living standards.

Mr McGrath also said that the drop in corporation tax receipts is “no cause for panic”, but did signal the Government needed to make the most of the billions in revenue “quickly”.