158. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills when the Greater Chernobyl Cause may expect to receive follow-up action in regard to the provision of assistance (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34760/15]

My Department has recently been in contact with the Greater Chernobyl Cause who are organising a national competition for schools in 2016, in relation to any logistical supports that may be available to assist the project. I am pleased to inform you that my Department has agreed to assist the organisers in publicising the competition and has agreed to disseminate information about the competition to schools. My Department are awaiting the publicity information from the organisers which will be available shortly.