Peter Burke (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Issues were raised about deploying the rainy day fund in a countercyclical manner if the economy meets a shock. Questions have been raised about the flexibility of the fund with regard to drawing down funds in light of domestic and EU rules on spending. Is this significant level of concern justifiable in terms of how we can spend that money should the economy experience a shock?