My Department's travel and subsistence allocation for 2014 comprises €1.520 million in respect of Departmental staff and an allocation of €0.720 million for the National Educational Psychological Service, giving a total allocation of €2.240 million. This provision supports the delivery of 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 as follows: 1% - €22,400; 5% - €112,000; 7% - €156,800; 10% - €224,000; 12% - €268,800; 15% - €336,000; 17% - €380,800; 20% - €448,000.