Ministerial Allowances

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 July 2012

Tuesday, 17 July 2012

Questions (468)

Sean Fleming

Question:

478 Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the full list of allowances that are not subject to income tax and the rates applicable that are available to him and Ministers of State in his Department in respect of their official duties including allowances relating to periods when they are away from their offices, either within the State or abroad; the actual amounts claimed and paid since 9 March 2011 to him and Ministers of State; if these are currently under review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35062/12]

Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government (Deputy Phil Hogan)

Other than normal travel and subsistence expenses, no allowances along the lines suggested have been paid to me, or to Ministers of State at my Department, since 9 March 2011.

Question No. 479 answered with Question No. 445.