Susan O'Keeffe (Labour) | Oireachtas source

Mr. Cowen, Vol. 2, page 7. I know you have seen this graph before today, I think. The annual budget settlements announced in December '04, '05 and '06 implemented a significantly more expansionary fiscal policy than was recommended by the Central Bank in its pre-budget letters each year. Can you explain why Government chose to ignore the consistent advice of the Central Bank?