Taoiseach says Brexit decision won't have any impact on 2017 budget

Finance Minister Michael Noonan sees no threat to Ireland's low corporation tax rate

Taoiseach Enda Kenny

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said thatthe UK's decision to leave the European Union is not expected to have any impact on the fiscal space in the 2017 budget to be unveiled in October.

"Though clearly the outlook for the medium term is now more uncertain, we will continue to implement policies that prioritise economic stability, growth and job creation," Kenny said at the opening of the National Economic Dialogue in Dublin this morning. ...