John Bowman, presenter of 'Day by Day' speaks to Minister for Finance, Alan Dukes, about the budget and they talk to listeners who voice their concerns and opinions. This is one of the rare opportunities that listeners get to talk directly to the Minister.

One listener questions the minister about the new VAT rate on children's clothing.

RTÉ News reports on Minister Alan Dukes appearing on RTÉ radio programme 'Day by Day' where he discusses the outcome of Budget 1984 with presenter, John Bowman, and listeners to the show.

The reporter is Liam Cahill.

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