Elaine Loughlin: A little something for everyone but there are no real winners

Help for pensioners, parents, students, businesses, workers, those with disabilities, and school children — but little to fund a properly functioning health service

Finance Minister Michael McGrath and Minister for Public Expenditure Paschal Donohoe (right) arrive at Leinster House in Dublin, to unveil the Government’s Budget for 2024. Picture: Liam McBurney/PA 

When everyone wins, no one can really claim victory.

Budget 2024 has sprinkled €96.5bn across every sector of society but has left people feeling decidedly flat.