Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh raised the issue of pre-budget debates. We had them last year and we will do our best. The Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Joan Burton, has met more than 30 organisations which made pre-budget submissions and has discussed them with the relevant people, those dealing with the areas. The Minister does not go second-hand.