Departmental Expenditure

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 February 2012

Tuesday, 28 February 2012

Questions (277)

Mary Lou McDonald

Question:

320 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will provide the total amount each Minister, Minister of State and senior civil servant has spent on entertainment expenses, since being appointed in the case of the Ministers and junior Ministers, and in the calendar year of 2011 with regards to senior civil servants. [10858/12]

Written answers

Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation (Deputy Richard Bruton)

The amount paid in 2011 in respect of the expenses incurred in providing hospitality to facilitate official business were €215.30 in respect of ministers from our respective dates of appointment and €3,122.91 by officials of my Department for the full calendar year.