Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe and Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers speak to reporters on Friday. Photograph: Cillian Sherlock/PA
A possible cut to third-level student fees and a potential welfare payments Christmas bonus remain on the table for inclusion in the budget as talks enter a crunch phase this weekend.
However, many households stand to get significantly less this year than in recent budgets.
Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has ruled out a personal tax package, the first time this has happened in recent years.
Meanwhile, there are doubts over whether an increase in co
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