Emigrant Support Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 July 2018

Tuesday, 3 July 2018

Questions (56)

Martin Ferris

Question:

56. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the estimated amount it would cost in 2019 to increase the budget allocated to the emigrant support programme by 15%. [29230/18]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade

The budget for the Emigrant Support Programme in 2018 is €11.595 million and is unchanged in recent years.

An increase of 15% on the 2018 budget would cost €1,739,250, leading to a total figure of €13,334,250.