Joanna Tuffy
Question:58 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Social Protection if he is committed to maintaining the value of the State pension at current levels in 2011. [43862/10]
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Questions (45, 46, 47)
Joe Costello
Question:64 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Social Protection his plans to address the poverty experienced by lone pensioners. [43833/10]
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Bernard J. Durkan
Question:260 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if he intends to make adequate financial provision within his Department to meet the full extent of requirements arising from the economic situation. [44069/10]
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 58, 64 and 260 together.
Social welfare expenditure for 2011 will be considered in the context of the forthcoming Budget, having regard both to needs and to the resources available to meet those needs. In an uncertain economic environment, my priority will be to ensure that the Government strategy to stabilise the financial position is advanced and to protect those most in need in a manner which is sustainable in the years ahead.