Budget cuts 'will safeguard jobs': Taoiseach

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has insisted that any cuts in the looming Budget will be imposed to safeguard jobs.

Budget cuts 'will safeguard jobs': Taoiseach
Mon, 21 Nov, 2011 - 17:05

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has insisted that any cuts in the looming Budget will be imposed to safeguard jobs.

Despite widespread speculation of a €10 a month drop in child benefit and €8 in the dole, Mr Kenny claimed the Government has not signed off on the details ahead of December 6.

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