#Budget2020: A tough task but someone’s got to do it

He spends his life saying no to a lot of people. And around budget time, most of what he says to people is no. Behind closed doors,Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe has been laying down the law to his fellow ministers.

In one-on-one meetings, he has been making clear the pot of money for Budget 2020 is really small so lower your expectations. He also made clear to them his own views. “Any kites flown will be shot down hard,” he said time and time again.