Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)

When will we see the White Paper which has been promised in respect of the new social levy and other tax measures planned by the Government? In the context of the 2011 budget, will we have a similar assessment of options like those in the McCarthy report so the Oireachtas can have a genuine debate on alternatives? Is the Taoiseach considering changing the format of the budget presentation so the Oireachtas can have more meaningful engagement in a year that will be particularly difficult but important?

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