The government has no room to announce surprise tax cuts or spending increases in next week’s budget as the latest exchequer figures show that revenues are marginally below forecast for this year.
Tax figures dash hope of budget giveaways
We influenced fair and balanced budget, Fianna Fáil insists
Fianna Fáil was forced to defend itself against sustained criticism for supporting the minority coalition but fired back at its detractors last night, claiming its influence had made the budget fairer.