1 and 2 cent coins could be on the way out
The Taoiseach supports the recommendation to remove them from circulation.
The Taoiseach says he's in favour of removing 1 and 2 cent coins from circulation.
The Cabinet is discussing a Central Bank report which recommends phasing out the coppers following a successful trial run of the 'rounding' scheme in Wexford two years ago.
If Ireland does get rid of 1 and 2 cent coins - we would become the sixth country in the EU to do so.
Taoiseach Enda Kenny says he'd support the move.
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