Kevin Humphreys (Dublin South East, Labour)
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Question 385: To ask the Minister for Defence the cost of publishing and distributing the military archives calendar; the number that were printed; to whom it was distributed; the person who approved its publication; his views that it is an appropriate use of scarce resources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2416/12]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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2057The Defence Forces Printing Press produces a Defence Forces Calendar annually in conjunction with Military Archives. The calendar is produced as part of the Military Archives' mission to make available the documentary military heritage of the State to the public as well as contributing to the implementation of the Defence Forces public relations strategy. The calendar forms an integral part of the Military Archives outreach programme.

The 2012 Defence Forces Calendar was distributed as a promotional tool at the launch of the Military Archives website in December 2011. 3,500 calendars were printed this year by the Defence Forces Printing Press at a cost of €2,677 for materials. The design, creation, printing and distribution were undertaken internally at no additional cost.

A number are given to Irish United Nations Veterans Association (IUNVA), Óglaigh Náisiúnta na hÉireann Teoranta (ONET) and to Military Attachés. The calendars are also distributed to volunteers and friends of Military Archives, including families who have made donations of private papers to Military Archives; institutions with which Military Archives has a close working relationship; members of the Oireachtas and members of Óglaigh na hÉireann.