Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 19 Feb 2002

Vol. 548 No. 5

Written Answers. - Exchequer Surplus.

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

201 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the likely budgetary position on 31 December 2002 based on the current budget and projected outturns at the end of this year; if the situation is likely to be in surplus or in deficit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5877/02]

Minister for Finance (Mr. McCreevy):

The budget day forecast is for an Exchequer surplus of €170 million and this forecast remains unchanged.

Question No. 202 answered with Question No. 191. Question No. 203 answered with Question No. 190.

Question No. 204 answered with Question No. 190.