Opposition TDs are calling for a month's rent to be paid back into renters pockets as part of the budget.
There was strong criticism from Sinn Féin that there is no discretionary fund for fuel allowance.
Mairead Farrell, Sinn Fein TD, spokesperson for Public Expenditure and Adrian Cummins, CEO Restaurants Association of Ireland joined the Last Word to discuss.
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