Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 April 2013
254. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the total costs incurred from the Central Fund in holding the referendum on children’s rights in 2012; the breakdown of those costs including the cost of establishing a Referendum Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20172/13]
View answerThe Referendum on the Protection of Children was held on the 10th November, 2012. Returning Officers are required to submit their accounts for the Referendum to the Minister for Finance not later than six months after the date on which the poll was conducted and so the total cost of the Referendum is not available at this time. An estimated breakdown of the costs is as follows:
|
Advances |
Amount |
|
Advances to Returning Officers: |
€10,503,309.00 |
|
OPW: |
€342,696.00 |
|
An Post: |
€1,496,182.00 |
|
Referendum Commission: |
€1,700,000.00 |
|
Total: |
€14,042,187.00 |
