The Taoiseach told Alexis Tsipras Ireland had left its bailout programme by pursuing pro-growth policies and not by increasing income tax, VAT and PRSI.
The Greek prime minister wrote to other EU leaders asking for a short extension to the bailout until after Sunday’s referendum.
Enda Kenny said: “All of this could have been raised six months ago. It came at the very, very last minute.
“The opportunity is still there to go back to the negotiating table and work it out. I hope they still can.”
The Taoiseach said he has great empathy with the Greek people.
He said all “disputes end at the negotiating table” and that an opportunity was still there.
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The Taoiseach told Alexis Tsipras Ireland had left its bailout programme by pursuing pro-growth poli...
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