Departmental Funding

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 June 2011

Wednesday, 29 June 2011

Ceisteanna (192)

Michael Moynihan

Ceist:

204 Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the level of funding allocated by him to environmental and other non government organisation’s and the purpose of this funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17782/11]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (Deputy Simon Coveney)

Since 1995, my Department has provided funding of over €12m to animal welfare groups, many of whom are voluntary. My Department also contributes around €20,000 annually to Gorta's World Food Day.