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12/09/2014
No Decision On Budget Details - Taoiseach
No decisions have yet been made on any details of the upcoming Budget, the Taoiseach has told RTÉ's Morning Ireland program.
Enda Kenny told the show that the Budget would be "under discussion" over the coming weeks, adding the "macro figures" were moving in the right direction.
When asked about the Department of Health submission on expenditure, Mr Kenny simply said all departments were "fully entitled" to submit to the Department of Public Expenditure over the Budget.
Adding that he remains "absolutely" committed to universal health insurance.
(MH/CD)
Enda Kenny told the show that the Budget would be "under discussion" over the coming weeks, adding the "macro figures" were moving in the right direction.
When asked about the Department of Health submission on expenditure, Mr Kenny simply said all departments were "fully entitled" to submit to the Department of Public Expenditure over the Budget.
Adding that he remains "absolutely" committed to universal health insurance.
(MH/CD)
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