Shane Ross (Dublin South, Independent)
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To ask the Minister for Finance the number of times he has met the General Secretary of the Irish Congress of Trades Unions, Mr David Begg, since the last General Election; the purpose of the meetings; the date of the meetings; the outcomes and the names of those also in attendance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3594/13]

Shane Ross (Dublin South, Independent)
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To ask the Minister for Finance the number times he has met with the Chief Executive of IBEC, Mr Danny McCoy, since the last General Election; the purpose of each meeting; the date of the meetings; the outcome and the names of those others in attendance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3595/13]

Michael Noonan (Limerick City, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 71 and 72 together.

I met with Mr David Begg, ICTU, on two separate occasions, 03 November 2011 and 31 October 2012 to discuss Pre-Budget issues.

I also met with Mr Danny McCoy, IBEC on 19 October 2011 and 31 October 2012 to discuss Pre-Budget issues. I have also attended a number of conferences hosted by IBEC including Property Industry Ireland Conference and others where I would have met with representatives of IBEC including Mr Danny McCoy.

In addition, officials from my Department have met with representatives of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions and IBEC on a number of matters.

My Department analyses the publications and reports of both the Irish Congress of Trade Unions and IBEC to consider their analysis and recommendations in the context of the preparation of Government policies.

Kevin Humphreys (Dublin South East, Labour)
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To ask the Minister for Finance if he or his officials met any representatives of the tobacco industry in the last six months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3620/13]

Michael Noonan (Limerick City, Fine Gael)
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Since taking Office, I have not met with representatives of the tobacco industry. Such meetings have been attended by my officials. Officials from my Department held meetings with representatives of John Player, Philip Morris International and the Irish Tobacco Manufacturers Advisory Committee, ITMAC, prior to Budget 2013. In addition, one meeting took place between tobacco industry representatives and officials of the Revenue Commissioners in the period from 1 July 2012 to date, on matters concerning tobacco enforcement and control.