A local Minister has defended the Budget following criticism from workers, farmers and disability groups. Minister for Enterprise, Tourism, and Employment Peter Burke says 'one-off' measures are not feasible long-term. Speaking on the Joe Finnegan Show, he said workers are being supported through the minimum wage increase and other allowances:
Social Justice Ireland accused the Government of prioritising an election promise to the hospitality sector Minister Burke said abolishing the means test for carers would take longer:
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He also responded to criticism from disability groups and those representing farmers:
