Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 September 2014
1549. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the payments of public moneys that were made to An Taisce in 2013; the purpose of these payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34069/14]
View answerMy Department provided €0.737 million to An Taisce in 2013 in respect of a range of environmental activities and public awareness initiatives which it has undertaken, including the National Spring Clean initiative; the Green Schools initiative; the Clean Coast and Blue Flag Awards; contribution to the Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) National Litter League; and implementation of the Bathing Water Quality Regulations.
