Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 December 2012
280. Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will outline all impact analysis undertaken regarding Budget 2012 by her Department, before and after the budget came into effect; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53874/12]
View answerAs part of the 2012 Budgetary deliberative process, the Department analysed the distributive and poverty impact of possible welfare changes prior to the Budget and also carried out an analysis of the tax and welfare package post Budget. The outcome of the latter analysis was consistent with the findings of the ESRI.
