Fergus O'Dowd
Question:1198. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Social Protection if a budget submission from an organisation (details supplied) will be examined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39894/22]
View answerTuesday, 26 July 2022
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As part of the annual budgetary process, my Department invites pre-Budget submissions from a range of representative bodies. I can confirm that my Department has received a submission from the Coeliac Society of Ireland, amongst many other submissions from a wide range of representative organisations.
I am very grateful for the time and effort taken by the Coeliac Society of Ireland, and all of the other organisations who submitted their views, in making pre-Budget submissions this year. I can assure the Deputy that I am aware of the issues facing families with members who have specific dietary requirements, and I will continue to keep these issues, along with proposals for changes to supports, under review. However, any additions to these supports can only be considered in an overall budgetary and policy context.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.