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Fiscal space, full public inquiries - and someone apologising to the nation about something

"Can I ask you, how much will be in your Rainy Day Fund?"

Radio Man: Professor Fiscal Council, can I ask you, how much is in the fiscal space?

Professor: We estimate €3.2 billion.

Radio Man: Is it really that big?

Professor: We tried to reduce it further, but credibly we couldn’t get it any lower.

Radio Man: You cooked the books, Minister?

Finance Minister: Our figures are those approved by the Department of Finance and can I say -

Radio Man: (interrupting) Yes, we know ...