John Bruton
Ceist:97 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the organisations, if any, he has met who have raised issues with him for consideration in the context of December's budget. [18931/97]
Written Answers. - Pre-Budget Submissions.
The representative organisations with which I held pre-budget meetings are as set out as follows. As is usual, I listened to their pre-budget submissions without commitment.
1. Irish Business and Employers' Confederation
2. Construction Industry Federation
3. Irish Congress of Trade Unions
4. Irish Farmers' Association
5. Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers' Association
6. Partnership 2000 Community & Voluntary Pillar
7. Institute of Taxation
8. Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies Ireland
9. IMPACT
10. Society of the Irish Motor Industry
11. Irish Small and Medium Enterprises Association
12. Small Firms' Association
13. Irish Tobacco Manufacturers' Advisory Committee
14. Irish Conference of Professional Service Associations
15. The Drinks Industy Federation
16. The Stock Exchange
17. The Wind Energy Association
18. Irish Mortgage and Savings Association