Michael Cahill (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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637. To ask the Minister for Finance to strongly support the pre-Budget submission by a society (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41257/25]

Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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As Minister for Finance, each year in advance of the Budget, I receive a large number of pre-Budget submissions on a wide range of issues. Such 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 which the Deputy refers had not previously been sent to my office, but has now been received via the details supplied 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 longstanding 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.