Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 October 2010
442 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection his plans to make the necessary budgetary provision to meet in full the extra funding required arising from the current and or likely economic situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39191/10]
Amharc ar fhreagra443 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection his plans for social protection in the now emerging economic climate; if he has in mind any particular initiative to alleviate the most negative impact on families likely to be affected by the continued economic situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39192/10]
Amharc ar fhreagra452 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the full extent of his Department's budgetary projections in respect of pensions over the next ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39202/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 442, 443 and 452 together.
Social welfare expenditure for 2011, including expenditure on State pensions, will be considered in the context of the forthcoming Budget, having regard both to needs and to the resources available to meet those needs. In an uncertain economic environment, my priority will be to ensure that the Government strategy to stabilise the financial position is advanced and to protect those most in need in a manner which is sustainable in the years ahead.
