Opposition parties say the Government should have gone beyond yesterday's announcement in areas like housing and childcare.

Ministers resisted the urge to splurge with a smaller than expected deficit.

Scroll through for the latest from the Budget 2022 speeches.

It's estimated a tank of diesel will cost €1.50 extra.

The Irish Farmers Association's to meet with the Finance and Public Expenditure ministers later.

There are plans to increase spending by 4.2 billion in 2022.

That's a warning from the business group IBEC today, as it outlined its budget proposals.

Local childcare providers continue to struggle with staff retention.