Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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Question 287: To ask the Minister for Finance the discussions he had with Independent Deputies (details supplied) in advance of budget 2011; the resulting changes, if any, in the Government's arrangements with those Deputies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47127/10]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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As Minister for Finance, I receive representations from many deputies supporting the government, and indeed some opposition deputies, about budgetary matters at budget time. I had discussions on these matters with many of these deputies. Ultimately, decisions on budgetary matters are a matter for the Government.