Kenny confirms shake-up of welfare system

TAOISEACH Enda Kenny said there would be a shake-up of the social welfare system over the coming months, but basic rates of the dole would remain untouched.

Following the successful reduction of Ireland’s bailout interest rate last week, Mr Kenny also said that no area would escape cuts.

Speaking at the McGill Summer School in Donegal, Mr Kenny said too many of yesterday’s taxpayers were today’s welfare recipients.