Government bill for external staff skyrockets to €3.5 billion

Social housing rent freeze "must not hinder new construction

Taxes up, taxes down: impact of spending package unclear

Spring spending plans: financial backing still unclear

New spending plans for spring but no word yet on cutbacks

Finance minister juggling demands as spring budget talks begin

A prison corridor

Coenradie submits plans for two extra prisons to ease shortage

The spring budget talks: here's what you need to know

Coalition divided on spending as spring budget talks begin

Plans to raise VAT by 0.4% back on table after NSC backtracks

Prisons minister sticks to her guns, wants major new investment