Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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My intention has always been that the rainy day fund would be for use in exceptional circumstances. By an exceptional circumstance I mean, for example, an external shock hitting the economy. If we are facing a more normal economic difficulty, the automatic stabilisers within the economy and an improved budgetary position should allow the Government of the day to spend more.