Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I appreciate the seriousness of the issue the Deputy raised and the pressure small businesses are under. I intend to work with Government colleagues to see how we can support small businesses. The budget will be published in October. The budget conversations seem to start earlier every year, but I take on board the seriousness of the matter the Deputy raised and I am happy to engage with her as we get closer to budget day. The summer economic statement in June or July will be the next point in budget discussions.

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