Budget 2017

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 October 2016

Thursday, 20 October 2016

Questions (164)

Michael McGrath

Question:

164. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the full year effect of the spending measures announced in budget 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31423/16]

Written answers

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform

As set out on page 36 of the Expenditure Report 2017, there is an estimated carryover impact into 2018 of approximately €½ billion arising from certain of the increases in Departmental expenditure included in the Budget Estimates for 2017.

These estimates will be updated as the details in relation to implementation of Budget measures are further developed.

The spending review, scheduled to be carried out next year in advance of Budget 2018, will among other issues, consider the policy options for meeting the additional cost arising in 2018 of the Budget 2017 expenditure measures.