Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

I was going to ask the Tánaiste to ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to send out an all points bulletin for the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, but I see he appeared for the vote. I am glad he has graced us with his presence.

Two weeks ago, the Tánaiste said the public finances were under control. Yesterday, the Taoiseach told us the budget would be introduced on 7 April. What date does the Minister propose for the introduction of the Finance Bill that will give legal effect to the changes in the budget on 7 April? Does the Tánaiste agree the reason for having a budget and a finance Bill is that the public finances are not under control?

See this speech in context