The government will today unveil Budget 2022 with an increased spend of 4.7 billion expected. Public Expenditure Minister Michael McGrath has ruled out a spending splurge despite the improved deficit. John Fitzgerald, adjunct professor in economics in Trinty College Dublin joined us this morning with more on what to expect from Budget 2022.

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