Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 166: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his office is providing funding to sporting bodies, faith based groups and local authorities; the amount being given annually; the breakdown of the number of bodies and the amount received by each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45411/08]

Conor Lenihan (Dublin South West, Fianna Fail)
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I announced in the policy statement, Migration Nation, (published on 1 May last) that I intended to make funding available to sporting bodies, faith-based groups and local authorities to help them to promote the integration of legally-resident immigrants. I have approved payments of €185,000 to Basketball Ireland, €235,000 to the FAI and €85,000 to the GAA this year. In regard to local authorities, I have approved the following payments:

It is my intention that this funding will last for a period of 5 years subject to review and to adequate monies being provided in the relevant subhead of the Justice, Equality and Law Reform Vote. I have given a grant of €77,300 to the Inter-Church Committee on Social Issues this year to support its integration project. I am committed to funding other faith-based groups for integration related activities, subject to receiving proposals for suitable projects.