It took the best part of 48 hours for Fina Gael and Fianna Fail to agree to hand out five extra euro a week to OAPs and other welfare recipients. But people will have to wait until March for the privilege.
Yet, politicians will enjoy a hefty €5k wage increase a year (from April next), while those receiving pensions will have to do with €260.
Talks about the Budget are ongoing, and Michael Noonan is expected to announce further measures during his speech tomorrow afternoon.