Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 October 2013
292. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the budgeted cost for the two forthcoming referendums with a breakdown regarding the staff costs and other costs and to state the budgeted and actual cost of the children's referendum with a breakdown in costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41099/13]
View answerThe actual cost of the Children’s Referendum 2012 is broken down as follows:
|
- |
Euro |
|
Staff Costs and other costs |
9.6 |
|
An Post Costs |
1.5 |
|
Referendum Commission Costs |
1.7 |
|
Total |
12.8 million |
The budgeted cost of the Children’s Referendum 2012 was as follows:
|
- |
Euro |
|
Staff Costs and other costs |
13.6 |
|
An Post Costs |
2.0 |
|
Referendum Commission Costs |
3.0 |
|
Total |
18.6 million |
The budgeted cost of the Referendum on the abolition of Seanad Éireann and the Referendum on the Court Appeal, to be held on 4th October, 2013, is as follows:
|
- |
Euro |
|
Staff Costs and other costs |
13.6 |
|
An Post Costs |
2.0 |
|
Referendum Commission Costs |
3.6 |
|
Total |
19.2 million |
The actual cost of a referendum becomes available when final accounts are received from Returning Officers. The cost of the two forthcoming referendums is expected to be higher due to longer polling hours and the taking of two polls. The Children’s Referendum 2012 came in under budget as there was a shorter polling day. The budget for the Children’s Referendum was based on the actual cost of previous referendums with a provision for contingency included.
