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- Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Fiscal Policy and Budgetary Planning: Discussion (19 Jun 2019)
Colm Brophy: I will start with Ms Mair who indicated first.
- Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Fiscal Policy and Budgetary Planning: Discussion (19 Jun 2019)
Colm Brophy: It is past 6 p.m. There are some minor matters that I want to highlight in concluding. My first point is addressed to Mr. O'Brien. In its defence, this committee has proactively highlighted the overruns in current expenditure. It has held hearings on and investigations into how they were being paid for. We have probably been to the forefront in terms of making some of the points that...
- Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Fiscal Policy and Budgetary Planning: Discussion (19 Jun 2019)
Colm Brophy: That is good to hear.
- Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Fiscal Policy and Budgetary Planning: Discussion (19 Jun 2019)
Colm Brophy: Other people want to come back in.
- Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Fiscal Policy and Budgetary Planning: Discussion (19 Jun 2019)
Colm Brophy: I am not depending on any one person's article but I believe there can be far more innovation. There are several articles on this matter. I am not going to refer to any one person's article. In fact, I call on Mr. Parlon to withdraw what he said about that person's article and work.
- Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Fiscal Policy and Budgetary Planning: Discussion (19 Jun 2019)
Colm Brophy: Mr. Parlon can respond in any way he wants but he is aware of the position on privilege that I indicated to him in advance.
- Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Fiscal Policy and Budgetary Planning: Discussion (19 Jun 2019)
Colm Brophy: That is fair enough. That may be Mr. Parlon's view. We will move on.
- Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Fiscal Policy and Budgetary Planning: Discussion (19 Jun 2019)
Colm Brophy: Mr. Brady is pitching that at about €2 billion. We have heard figures of €3 billion and more.
- Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Fiscal Policy and Budgetary Planning: Discussion (19 Jun 2019)
Colm Brophy: From what I have read, Mr. Brady appears to be taking a pessimistic view on where that effective rate could end up.
- Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Fiscal Policy and Budgetary Planning: Discussion (19 Jun 2019)
Colm Brophy: I must draw the meeting to a conclusion. I thank the witnesses for their participation and exchange of views. I apologise for the delay in getting started. I thank members for their contributions. It has been an interesting exchange of views.
- Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Business of Select Committee (25 Jun 2019)
Colm Brophy: Apologies have been received for today's meeting from Deputy O'Brien and Deputy Chambers. Today the committee will meet Colm McCarthy and Dr. Stephen Kinsella as part of our pre-budget hearings. Before we hold our public session we need to go into private session.
- Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Budget 2020 and Macroeconomic Issues: Discussion (25 Jun 2019)
Colm Brophy: I remind members to turn off their mobile phones. I welcome Mr. Colm McCarthy, economist, University College Dublin, and Dr. Stephen Kinsella, associate professor of economics, University of Limerick. I thank them both for making themselves available for this meeting. We have been holding our pre-consultation budget hearings since April and these have included engagement with: the...
- Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Budget 2020 and Macroeconomic Issues: Discussion (25 Jun 2019)
Colm Brophy: I thank both witnesses for their very interesting opening remarks and presentations. I will open up the discussion.
- Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Budget 2020 and Macroeconomic Issues: Discussion (25 Jun 2019)
Colm Brophy: I am conscious that the summer economic statement kicks in at 6.05 p.m. and I appreciate that members must be in the Chamber to hear it. Deputy Lahart is always brief but I ask our guests to bear that in mind when replying.
- Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Budget 2020 and Macroeconomic Issues: Discussion (25 Jun 2019)
Colm Brophy: I do not usually do this but, from the point of view of fairness, before the witnesses reply I would ask the Deputy to ask all his questions and then I will bring in Deputy Pearse Doherty to ensure they can both pose all their questions, as I am conscious of the time factor. I am sure both Deputies will want to be in the Chamber to hear the Minister. Is that correct?
- Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Budget 2020 and Macroeconomic Issues: Discussion (25 Jun 2019)
Colm Brophy: Has the Deputy any further questions before I call Deputy Doherty?
- Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Budget 2020 and Macroeconomic Issues: Discussion (25 Jun 2019)
Colm Brophy: I note from the television monitor that Dáil is dealing with the third Topical Issue matter so we have more flexibility timewise.
- Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Budget 2020 and Macroeconomic Issues: Discussion (25 Jun 2019)
Colm Brophy: Yes.
- Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Budget 2020 and Macroeconomic Issues: Discussion (25 Jun 2019)
Colm Brophy: I will ask Mr. McCarthy to answer the Deputy's questions now as we have more time than I thought.
- Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Budget 2020 and Macroeconomic Issues: Discussion (25 Jun 2019)
Colm Brophy: Does Dr. Kinsella wish to make a brief comment?