Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 July 2013
342. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide, in tabular form, the annual saving to the Exchequer of a 1%, 5%, 7%, 10%, 12%, 15%, 17% and 20% reduction in travel and expenses for his Department. [34591/13]
View answerMy Department's travel and subsistence allocation for 2013 is €1.59 million This allocation supports key functions within my Department such as the provision of schools inspections, psychological services to schools and oversight of capital projects.
The savings that would be associated with reductions in travel and subsistence allocation as queried by the Deputy are shown below: 1% - €15,900; 5% - €79,500; 7% - €111,300; 10% - €159,000; 12% - €190,800; 15% - €238,500; 17% - €270,300; and 20% - €318,000.
