Carol Nolan (Laois-Offaly, Independent)
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156. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his Department purchased or produced any memorabilia such as pens, stationery, pins, badges, mugs or other types of souvenirs to mark or celebrate Pride 2023; if so, the costs incurred; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31810/23]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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My Department is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where colleagues feel respected, valued and included. Celebrating Pride 2023 shows support for our LGBT+ colleagues working in the Department, while also demonstrating to the public that the civil and public sector is a diverse and inclusive place to work.

I can confirm that this Department did not purchase anything that could be deemed a souvenir or memorabilia item. Rather, we obtained items to support this Department's participation with the wider Civil and Public Service group in the Dublin Pride march.

The items purchased were:

• Handheld flags €270.60
• Placards/Banners (x4)€393.60
• T-Shirts €1,014.87