Carol Nolan (Laois-Offaly, Independent)
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178. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport 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. [31819/23]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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While the Department's Facilities Management Division did not purchase or produce any memorabilia or related materials to mark or celebrate Pride 2023, Pride 2023 was celebrated in the Department as one of our initiatives in terms of providing an inclusive, supportive workplace. This included highlighting on our intranet a number of relevant One Learning webinars, and working with the LGBTQI+ network to encourage attendance at the Pride parade under the banner "Proud to Work for Ireland", along with 1,100+ other civil and public servants. The LGBTQI+ Network receive up to €4,000 per annum to support their work in supporting diversity and inclusion at the Department of Transport.