Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

In light of the series of recommendations Mr. Wright made about reforming the budgetary process, does it surprise him that we still have the big bang announcement on budget day in Ireland? Mr. Wright made a lot of recommendations about opening up the process, having a consultation period, setting out options well in advance, and setting out the risks and the economic outlook. That, to my mind, has not happened, and that is central to Mr. Wright. We still have a big bang announcement of a budget on one day.