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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 June 2023

Tuesday, 20 June 2023

Questions (176)

Catherine Connolly

Question:

176. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence further to his statement on 13 June 2023 to Parliamentary Question Nos. 134 and 137 of 13 June 2023, namely, that "Costs related to the Forum [Consultative Forum on International Security Policy) be split on an equal basis between the Department of Foreign Affairs and his Department”, to detail the precise programme and heading within vote 36 in which expenditure for the Forum is accounted for and/or reflected in; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29743/23]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Defence

Costs related to the Consultative Forum on International Security Policy will be split on an equal basis between the Department of Defence and the Department of Foreign Affairs. The contribution by the Department of Defence will be fully met from within existing resources, mainly from the Subhead A.22 (Miscellaneous Expenditure) allocation provided to the Defence Vote.