Govt records largest ever annual budget deficit

The Government has recorded its largest ever annual budget deficit for 2008, it was confirmed this afternoon.

Govt records largest ever annual budget deficit
Mon, 05 Jan, 2009 - 17:02

The Government has recorded its largest ever annual budget deficit for 2008, it was confirmed this afternoon.

The latest Exchequer returns show public finances are now €12.7bn in the red.

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