Privatisation of State companies
O’Kennedy asked whether the Minister planned to privatise State companies and pressed him on future plans. Bruton said he had no plans at present; O’Kennedy criticised him for not addressing whether he was considering future proposals.
asked the Minister for Finance if he intends to introduce proposals for the privatisation of State companies.
Comment on this
I have no plans at present to introduce proposals for the privatisation of State companies.
Comment on this
Is the Minister contemplating introducing some plans and, if so, will he indicate the scope in regard to them in the future?
Comment on this
This question certainly falls into the category of, "When did you stopped beating your wife?". It is in line with the courtroom tactics we have seen here in the last hour or so from Deputy O'Kennedy. The position is as I outlined in my reply and I should like to repeat it in order to enlighten Deputy O'Kennedy. I have no plans at present to introduce proposals for the privatisation of State companies.