Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 24 February 2022
317. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of engagements, including online meetings, webinars, briefings and in-person meetings she or officials from her Department have had with the National Women’s Council of Ireland from 1 January 2019 to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10584/22]
View answerBoth I and officials from my Department engage regularly with stakeholders, including the National Women’s Council of Ireland to provide them with an opportunity to raise core issues and discuss areas of concern.
In 2019, the NWCI were invited to the pre-Budget 2020 Forum, which took place on 5th July.
In 2020, 3 online engagements took place with me and/or my officials in relation to Budget 2021 and discussions on pensions.
In 2021, 4 online engagements took place with me and/or my officials in relation to consultations on matters relating to Lone Parents, the review of Child Maintenance, the launch of the NWCI strategic plan and Budget 2022.
