IMF urges full implementation of Budget 2013

The International Monetary Fund is urging the full implementation of Budget 2013.

The IMF said that the package is a key step along the path to putting Ireland on a sound fiscal footing.

It also said that more austerity for 2014 should be deferred until the following year - if growth targets are not met next year.

Craig Beaumont is the IMF Mission Chief for Ireland: