Taoiseach accused of encouraging young to emigrate

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has been accused of encouraging young people to emigrate following budget measures which will see dole cut for those under 26 years of age.

Dole amounts will be reduced by one-third for new young claimants from Jan, cutting payments by €44 in many cases.

SIPTU led a protest outside the Dáil yesterday claiming Mr Kenny was essentially offering a bag-packing service for young people, who would be left with no choice but to emigrate.