The location of the new cameras will be based on fatality and serious injury collision data, collected this year.

She said the government wanted to cushion people, families, pensioners and businesses from the impact of inflation.

The local accountant checked out Jack Chambers' claim that the average worker will be better off to the tune of €1,000 following his budget and Mark Reilly found that to be correct.

The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council criticised yesterday's Budget and accused the Government of repeating past mistakes.

The hospitality sector was hoping for the reduced VAT rate of 9 percent to be reinstated, but were left disappointed.

Madeline Ní Mhealoid of Monaghan SVP said while the double child benefit payment will "help all children", the government should've given additional support to children who need it most.

The VAT rate will remain at 13 point 5 per cent, while the minimum wage will rise by 80 cent.

Minister Humphreys says she has offered a suite of financial supports to assist people with the Cost of Living.