Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 July 2013
711. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources 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. [34589/13]
View answer712. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide, in tabular form, the annual saving to the Exchequer of a 5%, 7%, 10%, 12%, 15%, 17% and 20% reduction in training and development for his Department. [34605/13]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 711 and 712 together.
The Revised Estimates Volume 2013 provides for an allocation of €135,000 to training and development for the staff of my Department and an allocation of €582,000 for travel and subsistence.
The following table applies the percentages to the estimated allocations. Such figures are a mathematical exercise and can provide no measure of the consequence of reduction in travel necessarily involved in fieldwork and other domestic travel, or the impact that would arise in terms of participation in and advocacy in European Union, International Energy Agency and other international bodies. I can assure the Deputy that the sums provided are the minimum necessary in light of work requirements and available resources.
|
% reduction |
Training and Development (2013 allocation - €135,000) |
Travel and Subsistence (2013 allocation - €582,000) |
|
1% |
- |
€5,820 |
|
5% |
€6,750 |
€29,100 |
|
7% |
€9,450 |
€40,740 |
|
10% |
€13,500 |
€58,200 |
|
12% |
€16,200 |
€69,840 |
|
15% |
€20,250 |
€87,300 |
|
17% |
€22,950 |
€98,940 |
|
20% |
€27,000 |
€116,400 |
