Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 October 2018
71. Deputy John Brady asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the detail of State funding that is provided to religious organisations or persons here by his Department; the amount of funding provided for each of the years 2010 to 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43152/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department did not provided funding to religious organisations or persons in the years 2010 to 2018.
A Chaplaincy Service provides pastoral care and spiritual support to members of the Defence Forces at home and on duty overseas. Pay and allowances for the Chaplaincy Service are met directly from the Defence Vote.
