Thomas P. Broughan
Question:392. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the final cost of the Dáil and Presidential elections in 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48021/12]
View answerTuesday, 6 November 2012
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The final cost of the Dáil and Presidential Elections in 2011 is in the table that follows this reply. The cost of the Presidential Election includes the Dublin West By-Election and the two Referendums which were held on the same day as the Presidential Election.
|
Expenses |
General Election 2011 |
Presidential Election 2011 |
|
Returning Officers |
€12,282,186.25 |
€16,465,511.19 |
|
OPW |
€593,768.72 |
€945,749.45 |
|
An Post |
€13,357,845.96 |
€12,040,308.96 |
|
Election Candidates |
€2,842,806.64 |
€600,000 |
|
Total |
€29,076,607.57 |
€30,051,569.60 |