Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

This question relates to the Exchequer returns and, in particular, to the shortfall we have seen under a number of different tax headings so far this year. Income tax, corporation tax, excise duty and stamps are running well below profile. What are the Minister's views on the implications of this? Does he believe the trend is likely to continue during the course of the year? What are the consequences in terms of both the deficit and the fiscal space for the forthcoming budget?

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