Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 30 April 2013

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform

Stability Programme Update: Discussion with Minister for Finance

6:25 pm

Photo of Stephen DonnellyStephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Independent)
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I believe the best effect is giving some meaningful input to this committee when this document comes back from the Commission with binding recommendations.

When compared to last year’s SPU, there are noticeable changes. Current expenditure, for example, goes up €2.5 billion but capital expenditure falls by €3 billion. Why is that the case?