Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 1 May 2024
71. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the funding expended in relation to Ireland seeking election to positions within multilateral organisations, by electoral contest; if Ireland was successful, by year from 2016, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19722/24]
View answerIreland's active participation in international bodies and organisations sees Ireland seeking election to various positions within their structures. Such appointments serve to enhance Ireland’s profile and standing on the global stage and offer internationally recognised platforms for us to express our views on significant issues.
From January 2016 to date, funding was expended on one election campaign which was led on by officials of my Department. The funding expended on that election campaign amounted to approximately €860,000.
Further details on the expenditure on the election campaign are as follows:
|
Year |
Organisation |
Position |
Election date |
Funding to date |
|
2020 |
UN Security Council |
Non-permanent member(successful) |
June 2020 |
€860,000approximately |
