Today.

At 1pm.

Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe is scheduled to present Budget 2020 in the Dáil.

Watch live in the link above.

Meanwhile, via RTÉ News:

The Budget had been expected to be a package worth €2.8bn, but it is understood that the increase in carbon tax and changes to other taxes, such as the dividend withholding tax, could push it closer to €3bn.

Minister Donohoe concluded his discussions last night with a Fianna Fáil delegation, following talks with the Independent Alliance on its key concerns.

It is understood that some of both parties’ key budgetary demands were met.

An expansion in the medical card scheme for the over 70s and other health and social welfare spending increases are expected.

Donohoe says absolutely no surprises in Budget 2020 (RTÉ)

Budget 2020 preview: ‘No chocolates, some smarties’ in €1bn Donohoe budget plan (Irish Examiner)

Budget 2020: Here’s what to expect (RTÉ)

Stephen Kehoe

Gardaí in New Ross, Co Wexford, are trying to locate Stephen Kehoe, 31, who was last seen at Rock Lane, Newbawn, Co Wexford, on Saturday, October 5.

He is 6’1” in height, has a stocky build and black hair.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact New Ross Garda station on 051 426 030, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

Meanwhile, in east Cork…

The family of Frankie Devlin have appealed for the public’s help in tracing her whereabouts.

She was last seen on the night of Saturday, October 5, outside Garryvoe Hotel at around 10.45pm.

She is 5’8″, of slim build, and has blonde hair and brown eyes.

Anyone who has any information is asked to contact Midleton Garda Station on 021 462 1550 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

Pic via Erin Stephanie Cronin

Gardaí seek help in separate missing persons cases in Cork and Wexford (The Irish Times)

Cattle in Northern Ireland may face mass culling if new higher tariffs are applied to British milk in the event of a no-deal Brexit

Though nobody is quite sure how
It seems No-Deal’s coming soon now
And they’ve started to mull
Over a massive cull
I’m glad I’m not a northern cow

John Moynes

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This Halloween.

Why not catch some ‘frightfully’ good new releases at ODEON Cinemas?

Nicole Osborne writes:

This Halloween sit back with the family and enjoy some spooky movies, including…‘Maleficent: Mistress of Evil’, the sequel to the 2014 hit Disney film starring Angelina Jolie, Michelle Pfeiffer, Elle Fanning and Northern Irish actress Jenn Murray.

And ‘Joker’ starring Jaoquin Phoenix who has already been tipped for an Oscar for his performance

ODEON Cinemas has an array of family offers available in all eleven ODEON Cinemas nationwide (Dublin (Blanchardstown, Charlestown, Coolock, Point Square, Stillorgan), Cavan, Limerick, Naas, Newbridge, Portlaoise and Waterford).

Offers include, Grown Ups Pay Kids’ Prices with any family ticket (2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children) and for the older kids in the family ODEON has its teen ticket price, which means the whole family is covered….

We have a PAIR (yes two) of FREE tickets to see any Halloween pic at an ODEON cinema.

To enter, just tell us YOUR scariest cinema experience?

Lines must close at 6.06pm 9pm 11pm.

ODEON

Brendan Gleeson (left) will play US president Donald Trump (right) in a new mini-series

CNN reports:

CBS Studios has filled some key roles in its mini-series based on former FBI director James Comey’s memoir “A Higher Loyalty.”

Jeff Daniels has been cast as Comey, while “Harry Potter” actor Brendan Gleeson will play President Donald Trump in the four-hour series, CBS Studios announced Monday.

Additionally, “House of Cards” alum Michael Kelly will take on the role of FBI Director Andrew McCabe and Tony-winning actress Jennifer Ehle will play Patrice Comey, James Comey’s wife.

Yikes.

Jeff Daniels and Brendan Gleeson to play James Comey and Donald Trump in miniseries (CNN)

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