Aoife Moore: Santa's little helpers Paschal and Michael accused of delivering the wrong presents

The thing about getting to see the Santa at the shopping centre is that when everyone gets a present, the presents are never that good

Public Expenditure Minister Michael McGrath and Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe arriving at Government Buildings to unveil Budget 2022. Picture: Julien Behal/PA Wire

One of the Leinster House canteen staff chipperly announced that Budget Day felt like Christmas this year as TDs and staff filed through.

Turkey and ham, the standard meal for Christmas and funerals felt appropriate as the whole family prepared for the big event.