Irish Fiscal Advisory Council Meetings

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 May 2013

Tuesday, 21 May 2013

Questions (160)

Micheál Martin

Question:

160. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Finance when the Fiscal Council last met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18355/13]

Written answers

Minister for Finance (Deputy Michael Noonan)

The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council was established on a statutory basis on the 31 December 2012 under the Fiscal Responsibility Act 2012.

The Deputy should be aware that the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council is an independent body. The Fiscal Responsibility Act states that the Fiscal Council may regulate its own procedures (including quorum) and therefore this question is a matter for the Council directly.

However, on your behalf I have contacted the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council and have been informed that the last Council meeting was held on the 25th April 2013. The Council will meet again on Friday, 24th May.

A list of all the Council meetings can be found on the Fiscal Council’s website.