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In pictures: day one of Budget 2012

How the day has unfolded in pictures…

SO WE NOW know the extent of cuts which will be felt across government departments and across society following the announcement in the Dáil today by Brendan Howlin.

The Minister for Public Expenditure Reform said today that as part of €2.2 billion in savings there will be a €1.4 billion reduction in day-to-day spending across government.

For the full details see Howlin’s speech here and here’s some pictures from the day:

In pictures: day one of Budget 2012
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    Sinn Féin's finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty arrives at government buildings today. Photo: Sasko Lazarov/Photocall Ireland
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    Eamon Reid, a member of the Labour party protesting against Government policy ahead of the budget today Photo: Sasko Lazarov/Photocall Ireland
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    Independent TD Catherine Murphy arrives at Dáil Eireann today Photo: Sasko Lazarov/Photocall Ireland
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    Willie O'Dea, a former government minister and Fianna Fáil's spokesperson on public expenditure and reform arrives for the budget speech. Photo: Sasko Lazarov/Photocall Ireland
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    A lone viewer watches today's announcement Photo Eamonn Farrell/Photocall Ireland
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    Their was little interest in today's announcement in Arnotts Department Store in Dublin. Photo Eamonn Farrell/Photocall Ireland
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    The 'Claiming Our Future' group held a protest this morning outside the Department of Finance where they were asking the Government to 'Tax Wealth: Fair Dues'. Pictured at the protest are Sandra Stapleton, left, and Siobhan O'Donoghue. Photo Mark Stedman/Photocall Ireland
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    Special advisor to the Taoiseach Ciaran Conlon pictured outside Leinster House today. Photo Laura Hutton/Photocall Ireland
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    Brendan Howlin on his way to Dáil Eireann today Photo Laura Hutton/Photocall Ireland
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    Photo Laura Hutton/Photocall Ireland
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    Minister for Finance Michael Noonan pictured on his way into the Attorney General's office on Merrion Square. He is due to present his Budget tomorrow. Photo Laura Hutton/Photocall Ireland
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    Members of the 'Repudiate The Debt Campaign' protest outside Leinster House today Photo Laura Hutton/Photocall Ireland
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    Shoppers out in Dublin today Photo. Sam Boal/Photocall Ireland
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    Shoppers out in Dublin today Photo: Sam Boal/Photocall Ireland
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    Photo. Sam Boal/Photocall Ireland
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    Photo. Sam Boal/Photocall Ireland
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    Shoppers outside a jewellers in Dublin today Photo. Sam Boal/Photocall Ireland
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    Shoppers out in Dublin today Photo. Sam Boal/Photocall Ireland
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    Minister for Primary Care and the National Drugs Strategy Roisin Shortall gives her reaction Photo: Niall Carson/PA
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    Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton gives her reaction to today's Budget Photo: Niall Carson/PA
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    Separated Mother-of-four, Glynnis Curtis with her four-year-old daughter Zowie Ann and family pet Bessie, watch the budget address at home in Celbridge, Co.Kildare. Photo: Press Association
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    Minister for Health Dr James Reilly gives his reaction to today's Budget Photo: Niall Carson

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