Bernard J. Durkan
Ceist:219 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the extent of budgetary increases or cuts in his Department in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2681/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 28 January 2009
219 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the extent of budgetary increases or cuts in his Department in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2681/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe 2009 allocation to my Department as published on Budget Day is €549.132m. This compares with €700.162m allocated in 2008, which represents a decrease of 22%.