Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 398: To ask the Minister for Social Protection his plans to ensure social protection for the future in line with requirements arising from the economic situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40290/10]

Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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Social welfare expenditure for 2011 will be considered in the context of the forthcoming Budget, having regard both to needs and to the resources available to meet those needs. In an uncertain economic environment, my priority will be to ensure that the Government strategy to stabilise the financial position is advanced and to protect those most in need in a manner which is sustainable in the years ahead.