Health Minister James Reilly has insisted everyone will be a winner as a result of his universal health insurance plan — but has failed to reveal exactly how much it will cost the public.

Here is Taoiseach Enda Kenny’s national address in full:

It would appear despite the massive cuts, the Fine Gael/Labour Government have imposed in health, education and social welfare in order to repay the bondholders, they intend to find the money to send Irish troops to war-torn Mali.

The richest man in the world is in Dublin today to meet with Tanaiste Eamonn Gilmore, President Michael D Higgins and Bono.