Written answers
Tuesday, 16 October 2012
Department of Environment, Community and Local Government
Departmental Expenditure
James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the cost in 2011 to his Department and to each body under the aegis of his Department of implementing the Official Languages Act 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44465/12]
Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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In accordance with the Official Languages Act 2003 and the principles of Quality Customer Service, my Department and bodies under its aegis are committed to providing quality services in Irish and/or bilingually to its customers.
The information requested is set out in the following table
| Organisation | Costs to implement the Official Languages Act in 2011 |
|---|---|
| Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government | €51,985.92 |
| An Bord Pleanála | €1,600.00 |
| An Chomhairle Leabharlanna | €1,408.00 |
| Dublin Docklands Development Authority | €900.00 |
| Environmental Protection Agency | €11,184.65 |
| Housing Finance Agency | €3,356.00 |
| Irish Water Safety | €2,861.00 |
| Housing Sustainable Communities Agency | €861.91 |
| Local Government Management Agency | €3,880.00 |
| Private Residential Tenancies Board | €34,874.00* |
| Radiological Protection Institute Ireland | €4,774.00 |
| Western Development Commission | €1,870.00 |
*€32,000 was spent by the Private Residential Tenancies Board in 2011 on the implementation of Web Portal in Irish.
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