SF challenge Noonan to debate referendum costs

Breaking News.ie Sunday 6th May, 2012

Sinn Fin are challenging the Finance Minister to disclose the cost of a yes vote in the Fiscal Treaty referendum. The challenge comes after Michael Noonan rejected Sinn Fin's claim that a yes vote would lead to an additional EUR6bn in austerity measures after 2015. The party's finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty claimed the Government would cut services or increase taxes to bridge the deficit. The Donegal South West TD called on Minister Noonan t...

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