Bernard J. Durkan
Question:221 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider favourably the pre-budget submissions of an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27265/00]
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221 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider favourably the pre-budget submissions of an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27265/00]
I have received the submission in question and it will be considered in the context of the forthcoming budget.
222 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties that a family (details supplied) in County Sligo are encountering; the assurance he will give to ensure that this family will not be further penalised in the forthcoming budget in view of their circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27348/00]
The Deputy will appreciate that, in accordance with normal procedure, I do not comment on issues relating to how the budget might affect individual taxpayers in advance of the budget. However, I will bear in mind the concerns expressed by the Deputy.