Kenny flatly rejects Germany Budget claims

The Taoiseach Enda Kenny has flatly rejected reports that Germany has been allowed to inspect plans to save €3.8bn in the Budget.

Kenny flatly rejects Germany Budget claims
Thu, 17 Nov, 2011 - 20:04

The Taoiseach Enda Kenny has flatly rejected reports that Germany has been allowed to inspect plans to save €3.8bn in the Budget.

A day after talks with Chancellor Angela Merkel, the Government was accused of a staggering breach of faith amid embarrassing claims that the parliament in Berlin was sifting through draft plans for tax hikes here.

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