Main Points

Total spending on education up by 8.4 per cent. Primary school capitation grant up from £50 to £60.

Total spending on education up by 8.4 per cent. Primary school capitation grant up from £50 to £60.

11 per cent increase in spending on health.

£56 million for improvements in public transport.

4,500 local authority houses to be started next year.

Arts Council receives increase of £2 million.

Second Garda helicopter to be provided

Almost £71 million set aside for deafness and other

Defence Forces claims.

Overseas aid allocation of £139 million, up just £2 million.

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