Pearse Doherty
Ceist:615. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health the overall budget in 2013 of Safefood, and the contribution to that budget by his Department. [9771/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 February 2013
615. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health the overall budget in 2013 of Safefood, and the contribution to that budget by his Department. [9771/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe overall budget of the Food Safety Promotion Board/Safefood in 2013 will be €8.5m, pending approval of their business plan for 2013 by the North/South Ministerial Council. As the agreed contribution level is 30:70 North/South, it is expected that my Department’s contribution to their budget will therefore amount to €5.95m.