Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 September 2008
1302 Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the amount spent on advertising in the Irish language by her Department and by agencies under the aegis of her Department since the enactment of the Official Languages Act 2003; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30398/08]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe amount spent on advertising in the Irish language by the Department under its aegis since 2003 was
€4,090 in 2003
€19,317 in 2004
€10,585 in 2005
€44,104 in 2006
€61,308 in 2007
€39,030 in 2008 to date
The Citizens Information Board incurred spending of €4043 in 2006, 2007 and 2008. The Family Support Agency spent €327 in 2006, €432 in 2007 and €395 in 2008 to date. Other agencies did not incur spending on advertising in the Irish language.
