Departmental Advertising.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 September 2008

Wednesday, 24 September 2008

Questions (1493)

John Deasy

Question:

1583 Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the amount spent on advertising in the Irish language by his Department and by agencies under the aegis of his Department since the enactment of the Official Languages Act 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30386/08]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (Deputy Brendan Smith)

The amount spent on advertising in the Irish language by my Department from 2003 to date was approximately €45,650. Expenditure on advertising by agencies under the aegis of my Department is an operational matter for the bodies themselves.

Question No. 1584 answered with Question No. 1539.