Up to 700 people in the Defence Forces joined in 1994 and will have to leave next year. 

"Overall we are disappointed in Budget 2022 as it does not address the issues impacting Ireland’s older population.”

Alcohol Action said the allocation will help 'begin to address' the lack of services for children impacted their parents’ problem use. 

The Government has committed to progressing a number of key public transport projects in Cork next year including the appointment of contractors to phase 1 of the Cork Commuter Rail Programme.

The Government has announced a new dedicated women’s health package as part of Budget 2022, which will see free contraception provided to women aged between 17 and 25. The measures form part of a health spending package valued at €20.

The Government has announced plans to provide €90 million in immediate funding for an aviation package as part of the Budget which it is anticipated will help Ireland rebuild international connectivity following the Covid-19 pandemic.

A CORK carer, who has not had a break since 2019, has stressed the need to support carers in the budget by ensuring they can take time off. Former Cork City councillor Marion O’Sullivan has been a carer for her brother, Stephen Mackey, for 15 years.

A seven billion euro reduction in the deficit will not see the Government “splurge” in Tuesday’s Budget, Public Expenditure Minister Michael McGrath has said.

The Echo spoke to primary school students in Cork city.