Lenihan: Budget will pass despite slim majority

THE Government can push through €3 billion of cuts in the December budget despite its wafer-thin majority and eroding discipline, said Brian Lenihan.

“I’m quite satisfied that the budget can be enacted this year,” Mr Lenihan said as he revealed that Budget Day would take place on December 7.

He insisted there had been several positive developments in the economy recently, such as exports increasing and agriculture enjoying “a good year”.