The Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said he will not "be shoved around" by Sinn Féin.

The 'No' side in the EU Treaty referendum is accusing the Finance Minister Michael Noonan of threatening the electorate with scare tactics about December's Budget.

Minister for Finance Michael Noonan has today warned that a 'No' vote in the EU Treaty referendum will mean a "dramatically more difficult" Budget in December.

The Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore has said Ireland could apply to the IMF for a second bailout even if the country votes against the EU Treaty referendum.