Rabbitte unimpressed by 'Budget for super-wealthy'

The Budget favoured the super wealthy and did not address the real issues facing Irish society, Labour Party leader Pat Rabbitte claimed tonight.

Mr Rabbitte, who accused Brian Cowen of making the wrong choices, said: "Pre-Budget give-aways will not make it easier for people to get home from work, provide free pre-schooling, or sort out the mess in A&E.