According to the ESRI's analysis of last week's budget, it was regressive and will have the greatest impact on those people who are on the lowest incomes. I have two questions. Was the budget poverty-proofed? When are we likely to see the new national anti-poverty strategy, which is now two years overdue?

I can deal with the poverty-proofing of the budget. The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform looked at the impact of the budget on different income groups. Our analysis was that the budget would not have a regressive impact on the vast majority of people. The ESRI's analysis, to which the Deputy referred, did not take account of service improvements.

On which page of the Budget Statement is that outlined?

For example, it did not take account of the changes in the national childcare scheme. It focused on matters from a purely income distribution point of view. It did not look at any service improvements that the budget is looking to deliver.

Where is the Minister's analysis available?

What page is it on?

Is he keeping it secret?

The Deputy is entitled to ask one question on one matter. If she wishes to table a Topical Issue matter, we will consider it.

Perhaps the Minister will tell us where we can find the analysis about which he is speaking. We could not find it in his budget documentation.

We looked hard.

I am happy to make that information available.