Micheál Martin: “We don't do more harm to Europe than to the aggressor.”

I was involved in these issues in the previous government and agreement was hammered out at that stage - an agreement was arrived at, and we want to do well by honouring that agreement on all sides.

What we're witnessing is growth in expenditure.

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.

This budget can't be seen in isolation.