Party leaders clash in Dáil over welfare cuts

ANGRY clashes between political leaders in the Dáil has prompted accusations the Government does not care about the poor and vulnerable.

Taoiseach Brian Cowen was forced to defend the choices made in last week’s budget that will see €8.60 taken off standard social welfare payments.

Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny said the blind, the disabled and carers should be exempt.