Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 372: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the cost to his Department of changing the title of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25496/10]

Pat Carey (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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The Deputy will be aware that the transfer to my Department of responsibility for social inclusion policy and family policy from the Department of Social Protection and for equality, integration, human rights and disability from the Department of Justice and Law Reform has now taken place. The title of my Department has also changed to the Department of Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs with effect from 2 June 2010. In relation to the issue of costs arising, it is not possible at this stage to quantify the amount in question. I can confirm, however, to the Deputy that it is my intention that stationery currently held by my Department will be used to the greatest extent feasible. I have also directed my officials to ensure that any costs arising due to the name change of my Department are kept to a minimum and are met from within existing resources.