asked the Minister for Finance on what date it is proposed to introduce the Budget.
63.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Budget Date.
62.
asked the Minister for Finance when it is proposed to introduce the 1970 Budget.
64.
asked the Minister for Finance when the Budget for 1970-71 is likely to be introduced.
With your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, I propose to take Questions Nos. 62, 63 and 64 together. I am not yet in a position to say when the 1970 Budget will be introduced. The Dáil will be given adequate notice of the date.
After the by-election?
Can we take it it will not be before April?
"I am not yet in a position to say..." I am speaking "thar cheann an Aire".
After the by-election?
I am in a state of ignorance which makes me safe from any question.
The whole Government are in that condition.
I hope that does not apply to foreign affairs.