State Investments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 December 2016

Wednesday, 7 December 2016

Questions (289)

Jack Chambers

Question:

289. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if investments, either directly or indirectly through pension or other investment funds, are held in tobacco companies by her Department, any agency within the remit of her Department, or any agency or entity in receipt of departmental funding; if her Department has any guideline in relation to such investment; if her Department intends to introduce any policies or guidelines; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39026/16]

Written answers

Minister for Children and Youth Affairs

Neither my Department, or any of the agencies under its remit, hold investments in tobacco companies either directly or indirectly. While there are no specific guidelines in relation to investments of this nature I would emphasise that my Department and its agencies would not, as a matter of course, make such investments.