Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 November 2011
57 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Finance if he will meet with trade unions, anti-poverty groups and other civil society groups to hear their opinions prior to budget 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33038/11]
View answerI have met recently with a number of groups as part of the Budget 2012 process. These included the Irish Congress of Trade Unions and the Community and Voluntary Pillar. As the Deputy will be aware, the Pillar is comprised of seventeen organisations representing the interests of people from many different sectors of society. In addition, my Department has received to date more than 260 submissions from organisations, groups and individuals. These are being considered by officials in the context of Budget preparation.
