Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 12 October 2006
45 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Defence the expenditure incurred by his Department during the first half of 2006; the way this compares to the figures projected in the Estimates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32311/06]
View answerGross expenditure incurred by my Department for the first half of 2006 (i.e. to end-June) amounted to €337.180m under the Defence Vote and €85.988m under the Army Pensions Vote. Appropriations in aid under these Votes amounted to €12.562m and €2.564m, respectively. The expenditure figures represent 43% and 49%, respectively, of the relevant Estimates provisions.
