Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 July 2020
416. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Defence if his Department will provide financial support to a group (details supplied) to help establish a memorial in Dundalk, County Louth to a person who lost their life on active service with the United Nations on 24 February 1989; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19056/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraI understand that the Dundalk Branch of Óglaigh Náisiúnta na hÉireann (Organisation of National Ex-Service Personnel (ONE)) has been in contact with my Department regarding this matter and that a reply is being prepared.
My Department does not directly fund specific projects undertaken by O.N.E. branches. However, as the Deputy will be aware, an annual grant of €100,000 is made to the O.N.E organisation to assist in the day to day running costs of the organisation. In addition, O.N.E. is now in a position to draw down an allocation from the Dormant Accounts Fund over the next three years to assist in its core activities.
