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Summer Economic Statement: Statements (14 Jul 2022)

John McGuinness: The fact is that we have to do something as a Parliament. We have to be heard, and we are not being heard. The other frightening aspect of all this is that real detailed budgetary matters, this summer economic statement and policies that would make a difference to the country and the people who live in it are now not being debated even at those parliamentary party meetings, and I am speaking...

Summer Economic Statement: Statements (14 Jul 2022)

John McGuinness: There is no doubt that the overall economic performance of the country has stood the test of Covid-19 and the war and so on. That is being shouldered by many of the small to medium-sized businesses that all of us know within our own constituencies. They are, if you like, hiding the fact that they are experiencing enormous difficulties just to continue in their development and hold on to...

Summer Economic Statement: Statements (14 Jul 2022)

Richard Boyd Barrett: On a point of order, I want it noted that the two senior Ministers, as we are about to begin the summer recess, are leaving the Chamber, meaning only the Minister of State with responsibility for heritage will remain, when the spokespersons for many of the party groups have not yet responded to the summer economic statement. That is outrageous.

Summer Economic Statement: Statements (14 Jul 2022)

Michael McGrath: We had two hours of debate in committee.

Summer Economic Statement: Statements (14 Jul 2022)

Richard Boyd Barrett: This is the Dáil.

Summer Economic Statement: Statements (14 Jul 2022)

Catherine Connolly: That is not a point of order. The Deputy's slot will come up in due course.

Summer Economic Statement: Statements (14 Jul 2022)

Chris Andrews: The soaring cost of living and the rising inflation rate are showing no let-up, pushing ordinary working families to the pin of their collar. The impact is far-reaching, and it is not just in regard to food and household bills that families are feeling the pressure. The cost-of-living crisis is having an impact on the health and well-being of children throughout the State. I have never had...

Summer Economic Statement: Statements (14 Jul 2022)

Róisín Shortall: I welcome the opportunity to speak in this debate, if it can be called a debate, or to make statements, although it is regrettable that neither of the Cabinet Ministers with responsibility for the finance area could see their way to spending two hours in the Dáil to listen to what Deputies have to say about the issues. It is especially regrettable given there is virtually no...

Summer Economic Statement: Statements (14 Jul 2022)

Joe Carey: I welcome this opportunity to contribute to this important debate. The summer economic statement is a testament to how the economy has been managed in the past decade in a careful, balanced and prudent way. The balance between taxes and expenditure and managing a prudent economy is always made up of difficult choices. It is easy to promise everything to everyone, an approach those on the...

Summer Economic Statement: Statements (14 Jul 2022)

Duncan Smith: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the summer economic statement on behalf of the Labour Party. It is undeniable that the statement shows how well the economy is doing on paper right now, but this is only on paper. These abstract economic figures do not tally with the real lived experience of hard-pressed households in my own Fingal constituency and across the country. The only numbers...

Summer Economic Statement: Statements (14 Jul 2022)

Mairead Farrell: As the Minister outlined, the summer economic statement is an important part of the budgetary process. It gives us the context ahead of the budget. Over the last two years our conversations at this time have been around Covid and the impact of the pandemic. Before that, the uncertainty surrounding Brexit dominated our conversations whereas this year the focus has shifted to record...

Summer Economic Statement: Statements (14 Jul 2022)

Louise O'Reilly: I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute regarding the summer economic statement. This discussion is of significant importance each year but in the current climate of high inflation and the largest erosion of living standards since the financial crash, it is of even more importance. As we discuss the current economic situation and the upcoming budget it is imperative that we focus on...

Summer Economic Statement: Statements (14 Jul 2022)

Catherine Connolly: Perhaps the Minister will supply copies of his speech at some stage.

Summer Economic Statement: Statements (14 Jul 2022)

Pearse Doherty: Tá bagairtí suntasacha agus dúshláin shuntasacha roimh gheilleagar na hÉireann agus roimh mhuintir na hÉireann san am atá amach romhainn, ón ghéarchéim chostas maireachtála go dtí teipeanna leanúnacha i réimsí mar thithíocht, shláinte agus chúram leanaí. Ag an am céanna, tá bagairtí...

Summer Economic Statement: Statements (14 Jul 2022)

Michael McGrath: This debate provides an important opportunity to consider the Government’s fiscal strategy for budget 2023, as set out in the summer economic statement. This morning I was glad to have the opportunity, alongside the Minister for Finance, Deputy Donohoe, to engage with colleagues at a meeting of the Committee on Budgetary Oversight. The meeting gave us a good opportunity to tease out...

Summer Economic Statement: Statements (14 Jul 2022)

Summer Economic Statement: Statements (14 Jul 2022)

Paschal Donohoe: I welcome the opportunity to open the debate on the summer economic statement.

Summer Economic Statement: Statements (14 Jul 2022)

Catherine Connolly: Has the Minister a copy of his speech?

Summer Economic Statement: Statements (14 Jul 2022)

Paschal Donohoe: I am sure my office will furnish one to the Dáil as soon as possible. The summer economic statement establishes the budgetary parameters for the discussions we will have in this House in advance of budget 2023. It also outlines the Government’s medium-term budgetary strategy for ensuring the public finances remain on a sustainable pathway. I will outline the context...

Protection of Accident Victims from Non-Consensual Recording of Images Bill 2022: First Stage (14 Jul 2022)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Deputy Smith is to be congratulated on his initiative. I presume this important legislation is not being opposed.