Niall Collins (Limerick County, Fianna Fail)
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498. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on a submission (details supplied); if his Department can support this submission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39160/23]

Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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As Minister for Finance, I receive a large number of pre-budget submissions on a wide range of issues. These submissions are normally sent directly to my office where, upon receipt, they are acknowledged by my Department.

I can confirm that the pre-Budget submission to which the Deputy refers had not previously been sent to my office, but has now been received via the details supplied on Tuesday 5 September 2023 in accompaniment to this question.

The contents will be considered in the context of the forthcoming Budget, however, as the Deputy will be aware, it is a long-standing practice of the Minister for Finance not to comment in advance of the Budget on any matters that might be the subject of Budget decisions.