Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 June 2020
801. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the date for the pre-budget forum has been decided; if so, when will it be held; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11677/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs part of the budgetary process, my Department organises a pre-budget forum annually for community, voluntary, employee and employer 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 the Minister. Approximately 50 organisations attended last year's event.
The pre-budget forum has taken place annually for over 20 years. It is intended that this year’s event will be held in Dublin Castle. Officials in my Department are liaising with officials in OPW in relation to potential capacity and social distancing requirements. Once these details have been finalised, organisations will be invited to attend the event and to submit their pre-Budget submissions to the Department.
