Labour TDs hold out for U-turn on cuts

Labour TDs and rebels within the party share a resigned view of the budget measures but some hold out hope for some type of U-turn on the more significant cuts unveiled.

Some members from the smaller coalition party want a quid pro quo for their constituents having to stomach some of the harsher measures from budget 2013.

However, amid accusations that the budget is mean spirited, Labour TDs look likely to stand by the cuts and savings announced.