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Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget Engagement (Resumed): Irish Fiscal Advisory Council and Nevin Economic Research Institute (20 Sep 2023)

Barry Cowen: I have a couple of points to raise on foot of what the witnesses have said. It was acknowledged that we have the highest cost of living in Europe, wages are not where they should be and there is an ongoing issue regarding a public pay deal and public finances provision. We cannot have a situation whereby if wages are increased, taxes are also increased. There has to be an adjustment there....

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget Engagement (Resumed): Irish Fiscal Advisory Council and Nevin Economic Research Institute (20 Sep 2023)

Barry Cowen: I do not mean to interrupt Dr. McDonnell but it came up in our report relating to our interpretation, opinions and recommendations following the Commission on Taxation report that these measures can be subsequently measured as to whether they had the desired effect or impact. We could increase the usage of public transport which, in turn, increases the capacity of public transport because of...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget Engagement (Resumed): Irish Fiscal Advisory Council and Nevin Economic Research Institute (20 Sep 2023)

Barry Cowen: Would Dr. McDonnell welcome the social partnership model to help and assist with that?

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget Engagement (Resumed): Irish Fiscal Advisory Council and Nevin Economic Research Institute (20 Sep 2023)

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Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget Engagement (Resumed): Irish Fiscal Advisory Council and Nevin Economic Research Institute (20 Sep 2023)

Barry Cowen: I thank Dr. McDonnell. I call Deputy Canney.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget Engagement (Resumed): Irish Fiscal Advisory Council and Nevin Economic Research Institute (20 Sep 2023)

Barry Cowen: Does Deputy Conway-Walsh want to come in there?

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget Engagement (Resumed): Irish Fiscal Advisory Council and Nevin Economic Research Institute (20 Sep 2023)

Barry Cowen: Thank you.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget Engagement (Resumed): Irish Fiscal Advisory Council and Nevin Economic Research Institute (20 Sep 2023)

Barry Cowen: I thank members and witnesses for their contributions and the manner in which they dealt with the various queries and questions. I am most respectful and thankful for them having done so. Their contributions will contribute no end to our recommendations on the budgetary process. We look forward to meeting them again in the future.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget Engagement (Resumed): Irish Fiscal Advisory Council and Nevin Economic Research Institute (20 Sep 2023)

Barry Cowen: Does Deputy Durkan want to come in again?

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget Engagement (Resumed): Irish Fiscal Advisory Council and Nevin Economic Research Institute (20 Sep 2023)

Barry Cowen: We came through and responded relatively well to the pandemic, to Brexit and to the war. The transitionary revenues assisted in that. There is no point in denying it, but there is recognition that we cannot allow that to become part of the core. There is a realisation, thankfully, on the part of all parties and none, that the vehicle for saving and reinvesting based on its success is the...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Just Transition (27 Sep 2023)

Barry Cowen: 2. To ask the Taoiseach his response to the NESC’s report, Just Transition in Agriculture and Land Use. [36287/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Just Transition (27 Sep 2023)

Barry Cowen: I thank the Taoiseach for his response. As we all know, the move to a low-carbon economy involves a transition across many sectors. In this instance, we are focusing specifically and momentarily on agriculture. The ambition is for the Government to align food production systems with consumer sentiment and environmental ambition. As a result of the commitments made in the programme for...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Business of Select Committee (27 Sep 2023)

Barry Cowen: My first task now we are in public session is to take us into private session to deal with some housekeeping matters.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget Engagement (Resumed): Ministers for Finance and Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform (27 Sep 2023)

Barry Cowen: I welcome the Minister for Finance, Deputy McGrath, the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform, Deputy Donohoe, and their officials to the meeting. Before we begin, as is customary I wish to explain some limitations to parliamentary privilege and the practice of the Houses with regard to references witnesses may make to other persons in their evidence....

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget Engagement (Resumed): Ministers for Finance and Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform (27 Sep 2023)

Barry Cowen: I thank the Minister. Members may now put questions relating to the content of the Ministers’ contributions. I call Fine Gael’s Deputy Durkan.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget Engagement (Resumed): Ministers for Finance and Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform (27 Sep 2023)

Barry Cowen: Will the Minister, Deputy Donohoe, take the question on expenditure in education, health and housing?

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget Engagement (Resumed): Ministers for Finance and Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform (27 Sep 2023)

Barry Cowen: Yes. You have a minute. Proceed.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget Engagement (Resumed): Ministers for Finance and Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform (27 Sep 2023)

Barry Cowen: Allow the Minister to respond to that.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget Engagement (Resumed): Ministers for Finance and Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform (27 Sep 2023)

Barry Cowen: You have made that point, Deputy Doherty. Let the Minister respond to it.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget Engagement (Resumed): Ministers for Finance and Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform (27 Sep 2023)

Barry Cowen: The time is up.