Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 February 2017
592. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the public funding supplied to trade unions and representative bodies in 2015 and 2016 from his Department in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9095/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe information requested is being compiled and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible. I will request the relevant bodies under the aegis of the Department to reply directly to the Deputy with the information requested in respect of their organisation.
The following deferred reply was received under Standing Order 42A
I refer to the above mentioned Parliamentary Question (PQ) which was put down by you for written answer on Tuesday, 21 February 2017. In the response given to you it was indicated that my Department was compiling the information sought which would be forwarded to you when available. I am now in a position to provide you with a substantive response to the PQ.
The following table details the public funding supplied to trade unions and representative bodies in 2015 and 2016 by my Department:
|
Organisation |
Date Paid |
Amount Paid |
Details |
|
Irish Congress of Trade Unions |
2015 |
€128,850 |
Grant funding to provide digital skills training to citizens, following a competitive call for proposals under the Department’s BenefIT Programme |
|
Irish Environmental Network (IEN) |
2015 |
€585,000 |
An umbrella organisation for 34 environmental NGOs. Funding is provided for core activities, capacity building, research and training. |
|
Irish Environmental Network (IEN) |
2016 |
€585,000 |
An umbrella organisation for 34 environmental NGOs. Funding is provided for core activities, capacity building, research and training. |
|
Environmental Pillar |
2015 |
€150,000 |
The Environmental Pillar was established in 2009. The Pillar has 28 members and funding covers meeting attendance and representation on a number of national and EU bodies. |
In relation to the agencies under the aegis of my Department they have been asked to respond directly to you with any input they may have.
I trust this clarifies the position for you.
