Vol. 554 No. 5
493 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the individual non-governmental organisations funded or grant-aided under the various schemes run by his Department; the amount provided; and the purpose for which it was provided in the last full year for which information is available. [16719/02]
Particulars of non-governmental organisations which were funded or grant-aided under the Vote for Foreign Affairs – Vote 38 – are in Annex A.
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Organisation |
Purpose |
AmountProvided |
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€ |
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Royal Irish Academy (RIA) |
To assist the RIA with the publication costs of documents on Irish Foreign policy |
76,200 |
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Joint DFA-NGO Standing Committee on Human Rights |
The purpose of the DFA/NGO committee is to provide a formal framework for a regular exchange of views between the Department and representatives of the NGO community. |
25,935 |
|
NGO Forum on Human Rights |
The annual NGO Forum on Human Rights is intended to facilitate a broad-based but focused discussion on a range of human rights issues, with the emphasis primarily on foreign policy. Costs associated with the operation of the committee and the organisation of the Forum are covered by the allocation. |
16,507 |
|
Support for Irish Immigrant groups abroad |
The grant awards are in recognition of the excellent work by Irish immigration support groups across the United States in providing information, advice and outreach services to Irish immigrants. The funding is a practical expression of the Government's support for these efforts. Details are as follows:– |
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Project Irish Outreach, New York |
68,100 |
|
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Emerald Isle Immigration Center, New York |
68,100 |
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Aishling Irish Center, New York |
9,885 |
|
|
Irish Apostolate, USA |
8,238 |
|
|
Irish Immigration and Pastoral Center, Philadelphia |
10,983 |
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Philadelphia Immigration Resource Center |
4,393 |
|
|
Irish Pastoral Center, Boston |
53,430 |
|
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Irish Immigration Center, Boston |
53,430 |
|
|
Chicago Irish Immigration Support |
13,490 |
|
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Irish Immigration Pastoral Center, San Francisco |
20,746 |
|
|
Sinead Smyth annual immigrant grant |
10,093 |
|
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Immigration Welfare grant, Washington |
11,155 |
|
|
Once-off grant to Irish Immigrant groups in the US in the aftermath of September 11 attack |
326,948 |
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The following grants have been approved for immigration centres in Australia in 2001: |
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Australian Irish Bureau, Melbourne |
19,070 |
|
|
Irish Australian Welfare Bureau and Resource Centre, Sydney |
12,275 |
|
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Australian Irish Welfare Bureau, Wollongong |
2,260 |
|
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The European Movement, Ireland |
Contribution towards running costs of EMI, whose purpose is to ensure that the public are well informed about issues arising in the EU. |
127,000 |
|
Communicating Europe Initiative |
Allocation to the Institute of European Affairs for the development of a series of leaflets and booklets for the public on the EU. |
25,394.76 |
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Allocation to the European Parliament Information Centre (EPIC) for a new interactive public iInformation facility |
18,182.65 |
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Organisation |
Purpose |
AmountProvided |
|
€ |
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Atlantic Corridor Project |
The Atlantic Corridor Project is a trans-Atlantic cross-border initiative designed to ensure the economic and social advancement and regeneration of the regions of the four participating partners – Atlantic Corridor USA; the Niagara Economic and Tourism Corporation Canada; the Atlantic Corridor Northern Ireland; the Offaly Regeneration Board. The latter is the implementing agency for the Atlantic corridor in Ireland. The project also aims to facilitate cultural and educational exchanges between the partners and it involves public and private sector interests on both sides of the Atlantic. |
254,000 |
|
Irish-UN Association |
The objectives of the Association are to promote international and humanitarian understanding and to make known in Ireland the aims and activities of the United Nations and its specialised agencies. |
19,046 |
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The Cultural Relations Committee |
The Cultural Relations Committee awards grants for the promotion of Irish culture abroad. |
634,869 |
|
Fullbright Commission |
The Fullbright Commission finances studies, research and other educational and cultural activities between Ireland and the USA. |
254,000 |
|
Reconciliation Fund for North-South and Anglo-Irish Cooperation |
The Fund's purpose is to assist organisations involved in reconciliation work and efforts to create better understanding between people on the island of Ireland and between Ireland and Britain. A full list of grants allocated in 2001 is hereunder: |
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An Teach Bán – North West Community Residential Centre |
11,586.4 |
|
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Ardoyne Fleadh |
12,697.4 |
|
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Ardoyne Women's Group (North Belfast) |
6,348.72 |
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Ballincollig Senior Citizen's Club – N/S Cross-Community Project |
31,743.6 |
|
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Ballyronan Afterschool Club (Magherafelt) |
6,348.72 |
|
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Bandon Churches Floodlighting Project |
19,046.2 |
|
|
Between |
82,533.4 |
|
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Carrick-on-Shannon Heritage Group |
19,046.2 |
|
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Centre for Cross-Border Studies (Armagh) |
63,487.2 |
|
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Centre for Peace and Development Studies (University of Limerick) |
31,743.6 |
|
|
Cliftonville Football Club |
38,092.3 |
|
|
Cloney Rural Development Association |
634.87 |
|
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Club Óige Mhacaire Botháin (Belfast) |
12,697.4 |
|
|
Co-operation Ireland |
412,667.0 |
|
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Coiste na nIarchimí |
25,394.9 |
|
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Conference Report on the Future Orange Halls (British Cultural Forum) |
634.87 |
|
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Cregagh/Dundalk Link |
3,174.36 |
|
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Crossroads (Donegal) |
31,743.6 |
|
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Cultures of Ireland |
19,046.2 |
|
|
Damien House (Cavan) |
19,046.2 |
|
|
Dept of Irish Folklore, UCD – Room to Rhyme |
25,394.9 |
|
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Derry and Raphoe Action |
31,743.6 |
|
|
Dove House Community Trust – Youthfirst Project (Derry) |
31,743.6 |
|
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Drogheda/Shankill Partnership |
12,697.4 |
|
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Druminan Flute Band |
12,697.4 |
|
|
Edge, The |
19,046.2 |
|
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Encounter |
76,184.7 |
|
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Falls Community Council |
139,672.0 |
|
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Farset Inishowen and Border Counties Initiative (East Belfast) |
6,348.72 |
|
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Federation of Irish Societies |
203,159.0 |
|
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Federation for Ulster Local Studies |
10,158 |
|
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Festival of Hope 2001 |
6,348.72 |
|
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Finaghy Cross-Community Development Group (Belfast) |
6,348.72 |
|
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Foyle Search and Rescue |
7,028.04 |
|
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Glebeside/Ballymoney Estate Group |
38,092.3 |
|
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Glencairn People's Project – Fernhill House Museum (Belfast) |
12,697.4 |
|
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Glencree |
126,974.0 |
|
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H.U.R.T. – Homes United by Ruthless Terror (Lurgan) |
25,394.9 |
|
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Habitat for Humanity |
63,487.2 |
|
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Hope Women's Group |
15,236.9 |
|
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Integrated Education Fund (Belfast) |
19,046.2 |
|
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International School for Peace Studies (Messines) |
12,697.4 |
|
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Iomairt Cholm Cille/The Columba Initiative |
31,743.6 |
|
|
Irish Peace Institute |
44,441.1 |
|
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Irish School of Ecumenics |
63,487.2 |
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Organisation |
Purpose |
AmountProvided |
|
€ |
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John Hewitt International Summer School |
15,236.9 |
|
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Kilcormac Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann |
5,078.98 |
|
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Let's Talk Project (East Belfast) |
3,809.23 |
|
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Limerick International Band Festival |
6,348.72 |
|
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Loup Women's Group |
12,697.4 |
|
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Maiden City Festival |
38,092.3 |
|
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Malahide and District Pipe Band |
3,809.23 |
|
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Mayfair Business Centre (Garvaghy Road, Portadown) |
2,539.49 |
|
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McGlinchey Summer School |
16,506.7 |
|
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Meath Peace Group |
8,888.21 |
|
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Mettican Residents' Association |
634.87 |
|
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Naíscoil Bheann Mhadagáin |
31,743.6 |
|
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Network of Cross-Border Education for Reconciliation Projects |
1,269.74 |
|
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New Ireland Group |
1,269.74 |
|
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North/South Conservation Project |
25,394.9 |
|
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North Belfast Community Development Centre |
31,743.6 |
|
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Omagh Churches' Forum |
12,697.4 |
|
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Out and About Project, Queen's University Belfast, Armagh Campus |
19,046.2 |
|
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P.E.A.C.E. – Prayer, Enterprise and Christian Effort (Cork) |
2,539.49 |
|
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Parachute Association of Ireland (Dublin/Offaly) |
3,809.23 |
|
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Parishes of Ballyroan and Drumcree Friendship Group |
1,269.74 |
|
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Patrick McGill Summer School (Donegal) |
6,348.72 |
|
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Peace on the Streets Project (East Belfast) |
6,348.72 |
|
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Rasharkin Community Association (Ballymena) |
12,697.4 |
|
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S.P.R.I.N.G. |
63,487.2 |
|
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Saint Columb's Cathedral |
126,974.0 |
|
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Seeds of Hope |
12,697.4 |
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Shankill/Shankill Project |
12,697.4 |
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Springboard (North Belfast) |
6,348.72 |
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St. Anne's Graveyard Committee (Drumsna) |
3,809.23 |
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STOP '96 |
29,204.1 |
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Ulster Project |
12,697.4 |
|
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Upper Springfield Development Trust |
63,487.2 |
|
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V.A.S.T. – The Victims and Survivors Trust (Belfast) |
25,394.9 |
|
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Vital Voices Conference |
10,889.7 |
|
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Waterside Development Trust (Derry) |
25,394.9 |
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West Ferrard Boyne Rural Development Group (Drogheda) |
6,348.72 |
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Whiterock Festival Group |
1,269.74 |
