Micheál Martin: “It is a concern, because we have to be very mindful of the fact that quite a significant amount of that may be windfall…”

The rate of growth is declining. But to use words like ‘brutal’ is completely over the top, if you don't mind me saying so, and a gross exaggeration.

I genuinely believe that dialogue is the way. I've always believed in dialog, and I think dialogue is the way to resolve this situation.

I do not believe the basis exists for industrial action. I don't believe the public should have to endure that, because there have been significant tax cuts in the Budget, which will help workers.

We will be growing expenditure this year. There's no cuts here.