Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context

Question 152: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has issued new policy directions since taking up his post as Minister for Finance. [21864/08]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
Link to this: Individually | In context

Since taking up office, I have been acquainting myself with the economic, budgetary and other policy issues which are the responsibility of the Minister for Finance. As the Deputy is aware, new policy directives are normally made principally in the context of the annual Budget and Estimates cycle. I have not found it necessary as yet to issue formal policy directives. However, I am evaluating the current changing economic situation and I will shortly be bringing my Budget Strategy memoranda to Government as is normal at this time of the year.