Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 26 May 1999

Vol. 505 No. 4

Written Answers. - Departmental Expenditure.

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

151 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the amounts awarded to date to various groups or bodies from discretionary spending at his disposal, other than funding specifically identified under a particular heading, in the Estimates for 1999; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14069/99]

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. O'Donoghue)

The information requested by the Deputy for the period 1 January 1999 to date is as follows:

	£
Vote 19 – Office of the Minister
Irish Council of People with Disabilities	200,000
Disabled People of Clare	25,000
Vote 20 – Garda Síochána
Garda Representative Association	24,796
Association of Garda Sergeants andInspectors	11,892
St. Paul's Medical Aid Society	13,312
Coiste Siamsa	10,000
Dublin Society for the Prevention of Crueltyto Animals	4,000

I might add that my Department administers a scheme of awards for exceptional performance. In accordance with the provisions of the administrative budget agreementex-gratia payments may be made by management in recognition of exceptional performance by members of staff. The fund is comprised of 0.1 per cent of the salaries element of Vote 19 subheads A1, A9 and A10 which amounts to £13,495 for 1999. Two group payments of £235.35 and £200 respectively have been made to date in 1999.