Richard Curran: There’s a real danger that a pre-election budget could turn into a runaway train

Public Expenditure Minister Paschal Donohoe. Photo: Getty

Richard Curran

Pressure for a massive giveaway budget in October is growing fast. And the possibility of a pre-Christmas election could turn it into a runaway train.

Ministers are due to set out the spending parameters of Budget 2025 during the week.