Taoiseach Simon Harris will signal today that cost-of-living measures need to be an intrinsic part of Budget 2025. He will make the announcement at the National Economic Dialogue conference this morning, saying he believes Ireland's strong economic performance has yet to translate into tangible benefits for some people. 

What meaningful difference could the budget make to the cost-of-living crisis?  Speaking to Jonathan this morning was Cormac Lucey Economist Columnist with Sunday times Ireland and independent local election candidate in Blackrock.