Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)

Does the Tánaiste anticipate the need for Supplementary Estimates in the autumn? Exchequer figures show a decline in tax receipts. Capital taxes and stamp duty are about 5% below the profile set out in the budget. Has the Minister made any assessment of the impact of this on vital services such as health and education? In the run up to the election, Government spending increased and has gone ahead of profile. It seems the Minister will have to make some re-calculations by the autumn and the Opposition is entitled——

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