The Government's being warned that any new increases in expenditure - such as funding higher public sector pay - would have to be offset by lower spending elsewhere, or changes in taxation.

The latest report from the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council says the economy has shown solid growth this year but reducing our level of debt is key to protect against fallout from Brexit or any other risks.

The Advisory Council's Michael Tutty says if we don't stick to the budget, we leave the economy exposed: