Carol Nolan (Laois-Offaly, Independent)
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213. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the cost of enamel "Pride" badges which were produced in 2023 bearing the logo of his Department (details supplied); the total number of such badges produced; the cost of similar badges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31801/23]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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My Department purchased 100 enamel "Pride" badges at a total cost of €528.90. This cost included an amount of €141.45 relating to the design and manufacture of a mould used to make the bespoke badge. The creation of this mould will avoid incurring similar costs in the future, as the mould can be re-used without incurring any charge. The Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications contributed a similar amount towards the costs incurred for the badge mould.

The badges were distributed to Departmental staff at a Pride coffee morning which was held in the Department’s Offices on Kildare Street on 21st June and also to those who took part in the Dublin Pride Parade on 24th June. My Department has not purchased similar badges for any other events in recent times.

Carol Nolan (Laois-Offaly, Independent)
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214. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment 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. [31807/23]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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The costs incurred by my Department on memorabilia to mark Pride 2023 amounted to €1,488.34. These costs included the purchase of enamel badges, t-shirts, flags and a large banner.

My Department has a proud record of actively supporting Pride and this support was demonstrated again in 2023. The large banner purchased was used for staff of the Irish Civil and Public Service to walk behind during the Dublin Pride 2023 parade. The Department will retain ownership of the banner but will make it available to be used in other Pride marches and events by other Civil Service organisations.