Minister Heather Humphreys also dismissed claims that yesterday's announcement was "anti-rural".

Opposition parties say the Government should have gone beyond yesterday's announcement in areas like housing and childcare.

Brendan Smith said the government's investment in housing is no joke.

Smokers rights group says rise in cost of tobacco will force people onto the black market

Ministers resisted the urge to splurge with a smaller than expected deficit.

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