Charlie O'Connor (Dublin South West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 210: To ask the Minister for Finance if consideration has been given to the pre-budget submission 2006 launched by the Disability Federation of Ireland; the actions open to his Department in response to the submission in consultation with other Departments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29716/05]

Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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I have received a pre-budget submission from the organisation concerned and I have met with it as part of the community and voluntary pillar, one of a series of meetings held in advance of the budget. The contents of the pre-budget submission will be considered in the context of the forthcoming budget and finance Bill. Where appropriate, my Department will liaise with other Departments as necessary. As the Deputy is aware it would not be appropriate for me to comment in advance of the budget on possible budget decisions.