Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 September 2008
304 Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Finance 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. [30394/08]
View answerThe following table sets out the details of expenditure on advertising by my Department and the Offices under its aegis in the Irish language in the period to which the Deputy refers.
|
Name of Office |
€,000 |
|
Commission for Pubic Service Appointments |
13 |
|
Comptroller and Auditor General |
4 |
|
Department of Finance |
59 |
|
Office of the Appeals Commissioner |
0 |
|
Office of the Ombudsman |
24 |
|
Office of Public Works |
* |
|
Office of the Revenue Commissioners |
243 |
|
Public Appointments Service |
699 |
|
State Laboratory |
0 |
|
Valuation Office |
0 |
* In the time available the Office of Public Works was unable to collate the information sought. I have asked that office to communicate the relevant information direct to the Deputy.
