Minister could not ‘do everything for everyone’ in Budget 2018

Landlords, pensioners and employers question Paschal Donohoe over budget measures

Wed, Oct 11, 2017, 09:31 Updated: Wed, Oct 11, 2017, 12:21

Vivienne Clarke

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Finance Minister Pascal Donohoe TD speaks to Fiach Kelly of The Irish Times outside Leinster House following the delivery of his Budget 2018. Video: Bryan O'Brien

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe says he was not in a position “to do everything for everyone” in Budget 2018.

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