Budget 2017: Fianna Fail: We didn’t get everything we want

Fianna Fáil has attempted to distance itself from taking responsibility for the most controversial elements of Budget 2017, repeatedly insisting that while it “influenced” the plan “we didn’t write this budget”.

The party’s finance spokesperson, Michael McGrath, and public expenditure spokes-person Dara Calleary outlined the position in the Dáil while also stressing they are responsible for a number of achievements in the document.

Responding to the budget details yesterday afternoon, Mr McGrath said Fianna Fáil has made “a significant achievement in certain areas” through negotiations with Fine Gael “we didn’t get everything we want”.