Cowen glosses over cracks arising from Coughlan’s Bord Snip comments

TAOISEACH Brian Cowen has glossed over cracks in his cabinet’s budgetary strategy and the credibility it attached to cuts proposed by An Bord Snip Nua.

He said the cabinet was determined to balance the books and the report of Professor Colm McCarthy would play a significant role in this.

Mr Cowen said there was “no serious difference of opinion” between ministers regarding the overall budget agenda.