Irish government faces rebellion over state pensions

Noel O'Flynn, the teachta dala (TD) or member of parliament for Cork North Central, says he will vote against the budget if it includes any reduction in state pensions. Fianna Fail rules the Irish parliament Dail Eireann in coalition with the Green Party. The government spends €9bn on state pensions per year, or 15% of total spending, and is looking to cut public costs. O'Flynn says people depending on state pensions had made huge contributions to society by working all their lives, after a government spokesman said pension cuts might be part of the budget. Mr O'Flynn told the I...