Michael Noonan (Limerick City, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I could not put a figure on it. We have previously had years in which we had a good first half and it fell away in the second half. I could give a figure, but I might give a false steer. We are travelling hopefully and the indicators are positive. The other positive aspect to the excess tax take in the first five months of the year is that the increase was across all the sectors, which is the sign of an economy on the move. Again, I do not want to exaggerate any position, as it could fall away.