Fianna Fáil: We won’t tolerate nasty surprises in budget

Fianna Fáil has insisted it will not dictate October’s budget, but insists that “no nasty surprises” will be tolerated.

The party, which is facilitating the Fine Gael-Independent minority government, will be looked upon to abstain from the budget votes to allow them pass.

Its finance spokesman, Michael McGrath, said discussions will have to take place between him and Finance Minister Michael Noonan to ensure agreed policies are adhered to.