Government is not trying to buy votes with budget, says Simon Harris  

The Taoiseach said he was confident the Government had listened to the Irish people

Taoiseach Simon Harris: 'What the Irish people have said is this: Of course inflation is falling, but it hasn’t yet fallen in my kitchen. It hasn’t yet fallen on my farmyard and it hasn’t yet fallen on my shop floor.' Picture: Sam Boal/Collins

Taoiseach Simon Harris rejected assertions the Government was trying to buy votes ahead of a general election, saying the coalition has taken a “balanced approach” to the budget.

Speaking on Tuesday morning, Mr Harris said he was confident the Government had listened to the Irish people.