Eurozone Crisis: Greek deal could cost Ireland, says Kenny

Enda Kenny has confirmed that Ireland would be expected to contribute over and above the €350 million already paid towards Greece if Athens were to enter a new international bailout programme.

Speaking as Greece moved closer to defaulting on its international loans and possibly tumbling out of the eurozone, Mr Kenny outlined what would happen if the Syriza-led government in Greece succeeded in negotiating fresh terms for its international debts.

His comments came as the Cabinet yesterday discussed the crisis in Greece and what contingency plans were in place here if any default or exit by Athens had knock-on effects for Dublin.