asked the Minister for Local Government if he will state the basis upon which travelling allowances are payable to those officers of local authorities who do not reside within their functional area and, in particular, whether such allowances are payable from their residence to their place of duty.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Travelling Allowances.
Travelling expenses are payable in respect of official journeys to and from fixed headquarters within the area in which the officer serves. No expenses are payable for journeys between an officer's residence and his headquarters. The fact that an officer resides outside his area does not affect the question of travelling expenses.