Charities Regulation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 January 2011

Tuesday, 18 January 2011

Ceisteanna (371)

Finian McGrath

Ceist:

419 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will examine and support a matter (details supplied). [3016/11]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (Deputy Brendan Smith)

My Department made ex gratia payments of nearly €1 million in 2010 to animal welfare organisations which are registered charities.