Taoiseach: No blank-cheque Budget

The Taoiseach has said that Budget 2015 will not be a "blank cheque".

With the Cabinet set to finalise the Budget tomorrow, Enda Kenny says sacrifices that have been made in Ireland have paid off, but the economy is still fragile.

Speaking in Mayo, he says it is important to build on the progress that has been made.

"Obviously, we're now deemed to be one of the fastest-growing economies in Europe," he told MidWest Radio.

"Minister Noonan has pointed out that we should be able to sustain this competent management of the finances over the next number of years, which will be great for our country, with a great deal of job opportunities being created.

"But we have fragilities, we don't have money for everything, it's not going to be a black-cheque Budget by any means."