Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 February 2026
51. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to provide a timeline for the completion of the scenario modelling exercise (details supplied) that is currently being conducted by his Department; whether the results of this exercise will be published once complete; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13408/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraThere is no timeline, instead monitoring the key risks facing the Irish economy is an ongoing process, decisions to publish are taken with regard to the prevailing circumstances.
Scenario analysis is a key component of this, and has become increasingly important in the context of the more challenging geopolitical environment.
From a policy perspective, the changing geopolitical backdrop underscores the need to prioritise actions in those areas that we can exert control: for instance, investing in critical productivity-enhancing infrastructure – in housing, transport, energy and water – in line with the National Development Plan and, crucially, speeding up delivery.
