Pat Rabbitte
Ceist:144 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Finance the number of copies produced of Budget 2000, recently published by his Department; the total cost of preparation and printing of the book; if the copy was prepared and produced within the Department or if outside consultants were used; if the printing was put out to tender; the manner in which the document is being distributed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11640/00]