Donohoe: Budget would be 'unaffordable' if we tried to help everyone

Finance Minister Michael McGrath said people will 'gradually' feel the benefits of one-off payments such as the three €150 electricity credits and double child benefit payments

(Left to right) Paschal Donohoe and Michael McGrath outside RTÉ studios today. Photo: Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photos

A budget that addresses the needs of everyone would be “unaffordable”, Public Expenditure Minister Paschal Donohoe has said.

Speaking to reporters in Montrose, Mr Donohoe said that he understands the argument for more supports made by those who “are in real need”.