ieExplains: Here's everything you need to know about the budget 

Carrigaline, Cork, Ireland. 10th October, 2023. Batt Bluett, 89 enjoying a quite pint of stout at the Stables Bar, Carrigaline, Co. Cork while listening to his local TD and Minister for Finance, Michael McGrath TD deliver his budget speech. in the Dáil. - Picture: David Creedon

Budget 2024 provided few surprises but there was some good news for many.

Finance Minister Michael McGrath announced a package of once-off cost-of-living measures worth €2.7bn.