Carol Nolan (Laois-Offaly, Independent)
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242. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her 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 she will make a statement on the matter. [31806/23]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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Staff from my Department participated alongside over 1,100 civil and public servants in the Dublin Pride parade on Saturday, 24^thJune, 2023, under the theme ‘Proud to Work for Ireland’. In line with a number of other civil and public service organisations, my Department provided themed t-shirts to staff members participating in the parade at a total cost of €300 inclusive of VAT. The Pride parade is an important opportunity to raise awareness of the challenges faced by LGBTI+ people and to champion the public service commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.