Leo Varadkar defends smaller package of one-off budgetary measures

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar with Fine Gael colleagues at South East Technological University (Cillian Sherlock/PA)

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has defended the Government’s approach to have a smaller package of one-off measures in the upcoming Budget.

Mr Varadkar said inflation has moderated and wage increases across the economy have outpaced rising prices since last year.