Budget complies with European rules, says Michael Noonan

Finance Minister Michael Noonan has dismissed concerns the minority government’s €1.3bn budget breaches EU rules.

Budget complies with European rules, says Michael Noonan
Thu, 13 Oct, 2016 - 01:00
Juno McEnroe

He was responding to questions regarding the budget at RTE studios yesterday, including queries on the new first-time home buyers’ grant and the childcare package.

Mr Noonan brushed aside comments by the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council about the extra €1.3bn spend. The council says it may breach EU rules.

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