The first non-austerity budget in seven years will be delivered by the coalition later.
No new spending cuts will be announced, and a range of tax cuts are also expected, with the message today that recovery is underway.
An increase in our take home pay is guaranteed with a three year package of changes to the Universal Social Charge, tax bands and a cut to the higher rate of tax to be unveiled.
Tax relief on water charges is also expected.
Around 200 million euro will be given to social housing.
New teachers and Gardai will be hired, but there will be a 250 euro hike in student registration fees.
Cigarettes are expected to go up by 20 cent, but alcohol is likely to be left alone.
