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Mon 11 Nov 2002Pre-budget submission system needs an overhaulRuairí Quinn, the former Labour party leader and Mr McCreevy's predecessor, gives his unique insight into the task facing the Minister for FinanceThe preparation for a budget is a long and well-organised process, starting with the estimates campaign where each Government Department submits its proposals for expenditure for the forthcoming year.