Budget 2027 promises more money in workers&#39; pockets, limits on childcare costs and continued relief at the pumps. But will the measures make a meaningful difference to household finances, or leave families struggling with the cost of living? Public Expenditure Minister Jack Chambers and Sinn Féin&#39;s Mairéad Farrell debate the Government&#39;s priorities and who stands to gain on #TonightVMTV. On the show with presenter Shane Coleman: Jack Chambers TD , Minister for Public Expenditure Mairead Farrell TD, Sinn Fein Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor, Irish Independent Alison O&#39;Connor, Journalist Austin Hughes, Economist John Dallon, Farmer and protestor Louise Bayliss, Head of Social Justice and Policy, St. Vincent de Paul <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Budget Backlash, RTÉ Funding Clash & Public Pay Dispute

A sharp look at the major stories shaping Ireland and the world.Expect thoughtful analysis and robust discussion on the country’s only independent TV current affairs programme. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.