Written answers
Tuesday, 7 November 2023
Department of Education and Skills
Departmental Funding
Carol Nolan (Laois-Offaly, Independent)
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506. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 85 of 25 October 2023, the funding provided by her Department for the annual Stand Up Awareness Campaign for each year since 2013; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48058/23]
Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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My Department has provided funding towards the annual BeLonG To Stand Up Awareness Campaign since 2013. The objective is to prevent and tackle homophobic and transphobic bullying in schools, increase respect for diversity and LGBT identities and thereby reduce the potential for mental health difficulties among LGBT students.
I can confirm for the Deputy that my Department provided the following funding to BeLonG To during the years specified:
| Year | Funding Amount |
|---|---|
| 2013 | €108,385 |
| 2014 | €53,000 |
| 2015 | €53,000 |
| 2016 | €70,000 |
| 2017 | €58,000 |
| 2018 | €58,000 |
| 2019 | €58,000 |
| 2020 | €58,000 |
| 2021 | €58,000 |
| 2022 | €58,000 |
This was in fulfilment of the commitment made in the 2013 Action Plan on Bullying to support Stand Up Awareness Week.
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