Record public spending; the cost of policing big events; and algae in Lough Derg

The Government has unveiled an €8.5 billion Budget package bringing public spending to a record €125.6 billion next year.Tighter spending controls on policing major events after a review of the policing operation around last year’s Europa League final in Dublin, Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly is expected to tell an Oireachtas committee.A workplace dispute involving HIV Ireland has heard evidence about tensions within the charity and a decision to withdraw from a major HSE awareness campaign.Swimmers in Lough Derg talk of skin irritation and respiratory problems from blue-green algae.Presented by Andrew McNair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.