Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 May 2019
1493. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the date for the pre-budget forum has been decided; if so, when it will be held; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19731/19]
View answerThe Pre-Budget Forum is an annual event hosted by the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection. It is an opportunity for community, voluntary and representative organisations to discuss and debate policy issues and present their thoughts and proposals on the upcoming Budget to each other, to senior officials of the Department and to myself as Minister Last year's event saw the attendance of approximately 50 organisations.
This year's Pre-Budget Forum will take place on Friday, July 5th, in Dublin Castle. Invitations will be issued to community, voluntary and representative organisations shortly.
