The Government's Economic Management Council has signed off on Budget 20-15 and the full Cabinet is expected to do so later today.
Brendan Howlin's confirmed no further spending cuts will be announced, but has warned against expectations of any giveaway.
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He says just because we have emerged from a "deep pit" doesn't mean there's an abundance of money right now.
One group hoping for a break next week is hauliers, who say they're paying motor tax rates that are four times higher than their competitors in Northern Ireland.
Bunratty haulier and President of the Irish Road Hauliage Association Eoin Gavin says it's having a knock on effect on Irish exports.
