Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 24 January 2013
71. Deputy Shane Ross asked the Minister for Finance the number of times he has met the General Secretary of the Irish Congress of Trades Unions, Mr David Begg, since the last General Election; the purpose of the meetings; the date of the meetings; the outcomes and the names of those also in attendance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3594/13]
View answer72. Deputy Shane Ross asked the Minister for Finance the number times he has met with the Chief Executive of IBEC, Mr Danny McCoy, since the last General Election; the purpose of each meeting; the date of the meetings; the outcome and the names of those others in attendance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3595/13]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 71 and 72 together.
I met with Mr David Begg, ICTU, on two separate occasions, 03 November 2011 and 31 October 2012 to discuss Pre-Budget issues.
I also met with Mr Danny McCoy, IBEC on 19 October 2011 and 31 October 2012 to discuss Pre-Budget issues. I have also attended a number of conferences hosted by IBEC including Property Industry Ireland Conference and others where I would have met with representatives of IBEC including Mr Danny McCoy.
In addition, officials from my Department have met with representatives of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions and IBEC on a number of matters.
My Department analyses the publications and reports of both the Irish Congress of Trade Unions and IBEC to consider their analysis and recommendations in the context of the preparation of Government policies.
