Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)

The EU indicated the current fiscal stance could be out of line with the Stability and Growth Pact in 2009. The Minister for Finance was asked what measures would be taken to ensure current spending can be contained below nominal GNP. The record shows that this year it is 70% ahead of nominal growth and last year it was 60% ahead of nominal growth. Does the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance have an answer to the question posed by the EU?

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