Irish Examiner View: Covid-19 is not the only crisis we face

Income and wage supports remain a vital part of tomorrow's budget 

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe. Picture: Julien Behal

At its most basic, the Government's annual budget is a mission statement for all of society. Medium-term priorities are defined, older objectives may be redefined. 

Some projects are supported, others downgraded. Ways to fund those objectives are designed and announced.