Michael McGrath
Question:140. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his estimate of the current structural deficit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29736/15]
View answerThursday, 16 July 2015
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The most recent estimate of the structural deficit was contained in the Stability Programme Update (SPU) published in April. The estimate for 2015, using the required harmonised methodology, is a structural deficit of 2.6% of GDP. An updated estimate of the structural balance will be contained in Budget 2016.