Andrew Doyle (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I will take that list of questions. First, as I note we did not finalise the manner in which the meeting was to work, I wish to establish there is no material impact on the 2013 budget as a result of either unexpected cost savings or additional expenditure from the 2012 allocation. I seek clarity in respect of the 2013 figure.

The Minister has outlined the implications, including the €48 million potential, if nothing was to happen through natural reductions. However, there is no carryover surplus or deficit.