The Tanaiste's warned that the Budget will still be difficult to bear - even though it'll ease off slightly on austerity.
The government's now settled on imposing around €2.9 billion of adjustments in the Budget, less than the €3.1 billion first planned.
Eamon Gilmore says he's happy that Ireland won't be introducing more austerity than is strictly necessary.
But he's warned that the Budget will still be tough for the public:
