John Gormley
Ceist:108 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the reports, particularly for the United States, which suggest that global GNP growth is slowing and the idea of a post millennial slump is a real possibility; if he has satisfied himself that his macroeconomic policy, particularly with regard to the anticipated level of budget surplus for the coming number of years, will protect Irish savers and the economy generally from the emerging inflationary pressures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16570/98]