Enda Kenny dismisses IMF concerns over cutting taxes

Enda Kenny has dismissed concerns from the International Monetary Fund about cutting taxes and defended promises to phase out the USC so as to entice home Irish emigrants.

But the Taoiseach at the same time warned that it would be the “biggest failure” if there was debate about spending in the coming weeks ahead of the general election, with the economy still fragile

In an interview with Matt Cooper on Today FM’s Last Word, Mr Kenny said the economic recovery was the key to driving investment in public services such as education and healthcare.