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October 11 2016 17:41 PM

Finance Minister Michael Noonan and Public Expenditure Minister Paschal Donohue released all the details from Budget 2017 earlier today and despite all the leaks and speculation in the lead up, there was still a number of surprises.

From smokers, to first-time buyers; everyone has an opinion on today's revelations.

Stay with Independent.ie for all the latest reaction and analysis from Budget 2017.

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