Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 8 Mar 1995

Vol. 450 No. 3

Written Answers. - Grant Aided Voluntary Bodies.

Hugh Byrne

Question:

161 Mr. H. Byrne asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the voluntary bodies grant aided by his Department; the amount of grant aid allocated in each year since 1993; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5222/95]

Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications (Mr. Lowry)

Voluntary bodies were grant aided by my Department as follows:

(1) Energy action

1993—£35,000

1994—£72,000

(2) Co-operation North

1993—£6,500

(3) Earthwatch

1993—£200

1994—£500.