Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 December 2013
281. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of officials in his Department that are receiving the cost of club membership fees, including sports clubs and professional bodies, as part of their contract of employment; the total cost per year to his Department of paying these fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51369/13]
View answerMy Department will only cover the cost of membership of professional bodies' fees on behalf of staff where that membership has a direct relevance to the individual's role, or can be considered to have a benefit to the work of the Department. The cost of these payments for 2013, to date, is approximately €8,400.00. My Department does not cover the cost of any other form of club membership fees on behalf of staff.
