Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 September 2022
424. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated general Government balance for 2022 and 2023, respectively, given the improved revenue intake relative to profile in the recently published August fiscal monitor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44291/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraOfficial forecasts for the general government balance are compiled and published by my department twice a year: once in the Stability Programme Update and again as part of the Budget publications.
My officials are currently producing an updated set of economic and fiscal forecasts as part of preparation for Budget 2023. These forecasts will be published in the Budget documentation and will include the estimated general government balance for 2022 and 2023 taking into account the revenue and expenditure movements to date.
In addition to this, the ‘white paper’, which will be published prior to Budget 2023, will include an estimate of the general government balance for this year and next on a no policy change scenario.
