Science Foundation Ireland Expenditure

Dáil Éireann Debate, Friday - 16 September 2016

Friday, 16 September 2016

Questions (1893)

Brendan Ryan

Question:

1893. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the amount Science Foundation Ireland spent in 2015 on external communications and public relations advise and support; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25996/16]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation

In 2015, SFI’s Expenditure on external communications and public relations amounted to €162k.

This expenditure mainly comprised support for the implementation of Science Foundation Ireland’s legal remit in the area of education and public engagement in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM). This included support for major public engagement events such as Science Week 2015, which involved 800 events around the country with over 250,000 people participating.