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