Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)

We were told that the Economic Management Council was established to provide accuracy in how things were measured in order to inform policy. How is the EMC managing this area? Is its failure with growth projections due to political decisions or, perhaps, to the lack of adequate technical support? I would appreciate if the Taoiseach would address this.

I am running out of time so can I ask my second question now, a Cheann Comhairle, while I am in full flight?

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