Backlash over lack of ‘Brexit proofing’ in budget

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said he hopes the benefits from the budget will be felt by every home as he faced a backlash over the lack of Brexit-proofing measures in next year’s spending plans.

During a Dáil debate on the budget, he said the Government did not have an endless pot at its disposal.

“Budget 2017 is the first budget of this new partnership government. This is a different type of government but it is one that is committed to combining all of our different talents to build a strong economy in order to deliver a fair society. This budget reflects the issues that are most important to our people and the future of our country.