Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 November 2004
340 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the amount which has been spent by public bodies or agencies funded by her Department in 2004 relating to the provisions of the Official Languages Act 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31160/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThere are six agencies operating under the aegis of my Department, namely the Combat Poverty Agency, Comhairle, the Family Support Agency, the Social Welfare Tribunal, the Pensions Ombudsman and the Pensions Board.
The estimated amount which has been spent by the Combat Poverty Agency to the end of October 2004 is €2.8 million. The estimated amount which has been spent by Comhairle to 25 November 2004 is €15.8 million. The amount which has been spent by the Family Support Agency to the end of October 2004 is €15.871 million.
The estimated amount which has been spent by the Social Welfare Tribunal to 26 November 2004 is €3,283. The amount which has been spent by the Pensions Ombudsman's office to the end of October 2004 is €395,461.
The Pensions Board is not financed by the Exchequer.
