International Programmes

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 June 2017

Tuesday, 20 June 2017

Ceisteanna (481)

Darragh O'Brien

Ceist:

481. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the contribution that Ireland has made to UNESCO's international programme for the development of communication; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27112/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Skills

Ireland does not make any direct payment to the International Programme for the Development of Communication. The Department of Education and Skills, does however pay Ireland's annual membership contribution to UNESCO, which amounted to €1,013,541 in 2017.