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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...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget Engagement: Central Bank of Ireland and ESRI (19 Sep 2023)

Barry Cowen: I welcome Dr. Robert Kelly, Dr. Martin O'Brien and Dr. Gillian Phelan from the Central Bank of Ireland. Before I begin, I must again explain some limitations to parliamentary privilege and the practices of the Houses regarding references witnesses may make to other persons in their evidence. Witnesses are protected by absolute privilege in respect of the presentation they make to the...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget Engagement: Central Bank of Ireland and ESRI (19 Sep 2023)

Barry Cowen: I call Deputy Durkan.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget Engagement: Central Bank of Ireland and ESRI (19 Sep 2023)

Barry Cowen: I will come back to the Deputy.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget Engagement: Central Bank of Ireland and ESRI (19 Sep 2023)

Barry Cowen: We have two members of the committee online. I call Deputy Patricia Ryan.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget Engagement: Central Bank of Ireland and ESRI (19 Sep 2023)

Barry Cowen: We could expand the role of the Central Bank to answer a question that is not strictly on the subject under discussion.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget Engagement: Central Bank of Ireland and ESRI (19 Sep 2023)

Barry Cowen: In planning, for example.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget Engagement: Central Bank of Ireland and ESRI (19 Sep 2023)

Barry Cowen: I thank the witnesses for their contributions and the detailed answers they have given. Regarding the comments about capital spending, as they are aware, to stand still costs money but obviously demands are placed on capital expenditure during any Government's tenure, particularly with regard to the national development plan. The witnesses said that constraints regarding the Government's...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget Engagement: Central Bank of Ireland and ESRI (19 Sep 2023)

Barry Cowen: Towards the end of his presentation, Dr. Kelly said that the lesson of the years preceding 2008 was the vulnerability created by additional spending linked to growth in property-related tax revenues that turned out to be transitory. He is mindful of the excess income involving corporation tax and welcomes the proposal to bring about a long-term savings plan he expanded on during some of the...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget Engagement: Central Bank of Ireland and ESRI (19 Sep 2023)

Barry Cowen: I welcome to the meeting Professor Kieran McQuinn, who is in the committee room, and Dr. Claire Keane, who is joining us online, both of whom are from the Economic and Social Research Institute, ESRI. Before we begin, I will explain some limitations to parliamentary privilege and the practice of the Houses regarding references that witnesses may make to other persons in their evidence....

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget Engagement: Central Bank of Ireland and ESRI (19 Sep 2023)

Barry Cowen: I thank Professor McQuinn.