Ministers vow complete transparency on budgets

Senior ministers have committed to creating a “solid base” for cross-party interaction on Ireland’s financial planning this year, despite noting the tight deadlines that will have to be met before October’s imminent budget.

Finance Minister Michael Noonan and Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Paschal Donohoe said they are focussed on adhering to new cross-party rules in a submission to the recently-established budgetary scrutiny committee.

In a detailed eight-page letter sent to the cross-party body, Mr Noonan and Mr Donohoe said they are determined to allow complete transparency on budget planning for the benefit of the country.