The Taoiseach and Finance Minister have pledged that today's Budget will include a focus on investment in public services and infrastructure.
Increases in some social welfare payments, a cut in the USC, the retention of the Help to Buy scheme and changes in income tax bands are among the measures expected to be announced by Paschal Donohoe.
In a video released last night, Minister Donohoe promised spending increases but that past mistakes won't be repeated :
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