Rehn comments 'a dose of realism'

Comments by European Commissioner Olli Rehn urging the swift passing of the Budget are intended to inject a "dose of realism" into the situation, a spokesperson said today.

Speaking yesterday following a meeting in Brussels with Irish MEPs, Commissioner Rehn had welcomed the planned publication later today of the four-year roadmap, but made it clear he would prefer a swifter 2011 Budget launch date than the planned unveiling on December 7.