Brian O'Shea (Waterford, Labour)
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Question 170: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the Barnardos' Children's Budget 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36957/06]

Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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I have received a pre-Budget submission from Barnardos. Its contents will be considered in the context of the forthcoming Budget and Finance Bill. As Deputies are aware it would not be appropriate for me to comment in advance of the Budget on possible Budget decisions.