Joint Committee on Social Protection, Community and Rural Development and the Islands calls for submissions as part of its pre-budget scrutiny process

The Joint Committee chaired by Deputy Denis Naughten has agreed to undertake a detailed examination and review of the 2022 Estimates, once published, for both the Department of Social Protection and the Department of Community & Rural Development & the Islands and to hold hearings on same.  In particular, the Joint Committee will examine the overall fiscal position, public expenditure policy, exchequer receipts policy, and matters which have a significant impact on the budgetary position or fiscal policy of both Departments. 

The Joint Committee will consider any suitable written submissions received and may decide to invite a number of contributors to public hearings, should it be considered necessary. We strongly encourage interested parties to make a submission. 

The closing date for receipt of submissions is 5pm on Friday, 24th June 2022. 

Queries regarding the written submissions can be sent to the Joint Committee on Social Protection, Community & Rural Development & the Islands by email, spcri@oireachtas.ie. 

For more information about the submission process and the work of the Committee on Social Protection, Community and Rural Development and the Islands, see the Committee webpage.