Jack Chambers: “It's important to say that the carbon tax is an important principal set out in the Programme for Government and it has…”

All come up with different suggestions, but we have tightening fiscal parameters, and we've prioritised, in the cultural area, the basic income for the arts, which was a huge priority for many people in the cultural space.

We've been clear that is a specific consideration in our tax policy measures, and that will be considered as well as the deferral of excise on petrol and diesel," he said.

That is ultimately what will grow our economy, that is what will ensure people have a better day-to-day experience going to work, reducing congestion.

I think (it) has created a much more safe and sustainable place for our public finances, which has been my core objective here.