Labour TDs reject snap election claim

Labour TDs have rejected claims they are preparing for a snap election.

Mon, 03 Sep, 2012 - 01:00

Paul O’Brien, Political Editor

It comes as tensions between Labour and coalition partners Fine Gael mount over a perceived solo run by Health Minister James Reilly on health service cuts.

Both parties also recognise it will be extremely difficult to find agreement on where the €3.5bn of cutbacks and tax hikes in the December budget should fall.

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