Budget in doubt as Lowry, Healy Rae and McGrath threaten to withdraw support

The Government faces a new crisis tonight as TDs threaten to oppose putting Budget 2011 into law by passing the Finance Bill.

Budget in doubt as Lowry, Healy Rae and McGrath threaten to withdraw support

The Government faces a new crisis tonight as TDs threaten to oppose putting Budget 2011 into law by passing the Finance Bill.

Despite a deal with the Opposition to fast-track debate on the Finance Bill through the Dáil, independent TDs Michael Lowry and Jackie Healy Rae, who usually back the Government, may not support the legislation.

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