Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 6 July 2022

Committee on Budgetary Oversight

Economic Quarterly Report - Summer 2020: Economic and Social Research Institute

Photo of Patricia RyanPatricia Ryan (Kildare South, Sinn Fein)
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I apologise for coming in and out and possibly doubling up on questions. In his opening statement, Dr. McQuinn referred to the prospect of further escalation in prices. The forecast regarding fuel and energy is frightening with figures of up to 179% mentioned. What impact will the additional spending measures announced in the summer economic statement have on inflation?