Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 57: To ask the Minister for Finance if a company (details supplied) required permission for the use of the national symbol of the harp on its coins; if required, if this permission was sought and the decision that was given to the application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26843/11]

Michael Noonan (Limerick City, Fine Gael)
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The copyright of the designs on Irish coins, including the national face of euro coins issued by Ireland, vests in the Minister for Finance under the Copyright and Related Rights Act, 2000. Accordingly, any person wishing to use these designs requires the permission of the Minister for Finance. Permission was not sought by the company referred to by the Deputy. This matter is being pursued.