Arthur Morgan
Question:150 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the bodies that she has met to discuss their pre-Budget submissions in relation to her Department’s expenditure. [34850/08]
View answerTuesday, 21 October 2008
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I hosted the Pre Budget Forum on 19 September 2008. Representatives from 28 organisations including the unemployed, disabled, carers, women's issues, pensioners, widows, lone parents and family/marriage counselling services attended. In total submissions were received from 29 organisations across the community and voluntary sector. The submissions inform the development of policy within the Department.
The Forum provides a useful setting where the various organisations can present their priorities, listen to the concerns of the other organisations, and get an overview of the competing demands being made on the Department.
Question No. 151 answered with Question No. 138.
Question No. 152 answered with Question No. 121.