Shannonside politicians have been reacting to the Budget this evening - with mixed views.
It's after the details of Budget 2025 were outlined by Finance Minister Jack Chambers and Public Expenditure Minister Paschal Donohoe today.
A 'mansion tax' on homes sold for more than €1.5 million is one of the surprise measures.
The stamp duty on such homes has been hiked to 6 per cent - while motor insurance costs should fall next year after the lifting of an industry levy.
Record budgets for health and social welfare accompany cuts to income tax and USC.
While the Apple tax money is set to be spent on housing, water and electricity services.
Roscommon-Galway Independent TD Denis Naughten, a member of the Oireachtas social protection committee, has mixed views on the Budget.
Longford-Westmeath Fianna Fáil TD Joe Flaherty says the Budget is positive for people across the board.
Sligo-Leitrim Sinn Fein TD Martin Kenny says the Budget is a missed opportunity by the government.
Roscommon senator Eugene Murphy, from Fianna Fáil, says the Budget is positive for farmers.
