Oireachtas Committee Reviews Pre-Budget Proposals With Poverty Advocates
The Joint Committee on Social Protection meets tomorrow in Dublin to scrutinise pre-budget submissions from key stakeholders. Representatives from the Rehab Group and European Anti-Poverty Network will present views on poverty, disability, and fiscal policy for Budget 2027.
Oireachtas Committee Reviews Pre-Budget Proposals With Poverty Advocates
The Joint Committee on Social Protection, Rural and Community Development is set to convene tomorrow, Wednesday, 1 July, at 9:30am in Committee Room 3 of Leinster House. The session will focus on examining pre-budget submissions received from the public and various stakeholders.
Committee Cathaoirleach Deputy John Paul O’Shea highlighted the importance of these inputs, stating that the committee seeks to understand what Budget 2027 should contain. He expressed gratitude to those who took the time to submit their views on social protection, poverty, and disability issues.
The submissions will inform the committee’s examination of the overall fiscal position, public expenditure policy, and exchequer receipts. Special attention will be given to matters impacting the Department of Social Protection and the Department of Rural and Community Development, as well as the Gaeltacht.
The Joint Committee comprises 14 Members, with nine from the Dáil and five from the Seanad. Proceedings can be viewed live on Oireachtas TV or via the Houses of the Oireachtas Smartphone App for Apple and Android devices.