Sartorial diplomacy as Donohoe and McGrath avoid any budget clash

There was no political significance in the colour of ministerial ties as the two ministers talked about their second budget together, discussing the increase in carbon tax, the expected €66 billion Revenue bonanza, the risk of a financial crash – and what relations are like within the coalition

Paschal Donohoe and Michael McGrath: ‘What we have shown we can do is reach agreement.’ Picture: Fergal Phillips