Written Answers Nos. 249-260
249. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of small and medium-sized enterprises that have been successful in the public procurement process, by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1512/16]
View answerThe reform of the procurement system across the public service is a key element of the reform programme for the public service. Reform of Public Procurement is being carried out in a manner that recognises the importance of SMEs and is committed to ensuring that SMEs are fully engaged with public sector procurement and the opportunities presenting.
While there is no data available as to the number of SMEs that have been successful in the public procurement process, by county, analysis carried and published by the Office of Government Procurement (OGP) in the "Public Service Spend and Tendering Analysis for 2013" indicates that 93% of government procurement expenditure falls within the State and that 66% of this is directly with Irish SMEs. This was based on an analysis of €2.742 billion expenditure across 64 large public service bodies involving over 35,000 suppliers. Other Key Findings show that 74% of tender notices were of small value (i.e. below EU threshold), with the median contract values by spend categories ranging from €500,000 (Utilities) to €50,000 (Veterinary, Marketing, Print, Stationery, Defence). Of the €2.742 billion spend data analysed, just over 66% of the value (€1.82 billion) was spent with suppliers whose business was classified as SMEs. The OGP is currently engaged in carrying out analysis for subsequence years.
The Government's national portal, eTenders, is the central facility for all public sector contracting authorities to advertise procurement opportunities and publish award notices. The data collected by the eTenders system assists with the analysis of SME participation in public procurement. One of the objectives of the OGP has been to increase the number of SMEs registering on the system indicating their interest in competing for procurement opportunities. The OGP proactively campaign to get more businesses to register with eTenders, this resulted in 12,300 new supplier registrations in 2014 and a further 11,981 in 2015.
The OGP also supports the work of Enterprise Ireland and InterTradeIreland in building awareness of public procurement and supporting training for small suppliers in bidding for public contracts. For example, last year the Office of Government Procurement supported two Meet the Buyer events, the first was held in Belfast in June and attracted 510 suppliers and a further event was held in Dublin in October attended by 693 suppliers. The Office of Government Procurement also supported the 'Go 2 Tender' programme run by InterTradeIreland which was attended by approximately 400 SMEs.
In 2015 InterTradeIreland also delivered a programme on consortia building to assist SMEs to jointly bid for state contracts.
The OGP will continue to work with suppliers and business representatives on behalf of Government to ensure that winning government business is done in a fair, transparent and accessible way and to ensure that public procurement policies are business friendly.
250. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of a flood relief scheme (details supplied) in County Cork, including if funding for the scheme is available and ring-fenced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1685/16]
View answer277. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of planned flood relief schemes (details supplied) in County Cork, including the commencement and completion dates for each scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1331/16]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 250 and 277 together.
In relation to the Clonakilty Flood Relief Scheme, a preferred scheme design option was presented at a statutory Public Exhibition which took place from 15 December 2014 to 20 January 2015. All the observations received from concerned parties have been answered. Detailed design of the scheme is underway which will be followed by a procurement process for a civil works contractor and the formal Confirmation of the Scheme under the Arterial Drainage Acts. Subject to successful completion of the tender and Confirmation processes, it is hoped that construction will start in early 2017.
The position with regard to the Bandon Flood Relief Scheme is that the second stage of a tender competition for a civil works contractor is underway. Tender documentation has been issued to the short-listed candidates and tenders are due back this month, after which the assessment process will take place. In parallel, the OPW has submitted the Scheme documents to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (PER) for formal Confirmation, as required by the Arterial Drainage Acts. The Minister is required to undertake an independent review of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to ensure that all legislative requirements have been complied with before the Scheme can be approved. It is hoped that the EIS review process will be completed by the Minister for PER in early 2016, which should allow the appointment of a works contractor in mid-2016.
The Skibbereen Flood Relief Scheme has been submitted to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for Confirmation and is also subject to an independent review of the EIS. Cork County Council is the Contracting Authority for the Skibbereen Scheme and the Council is progressing the process to procure a civil works contractor. Approval for the contractor appointment by the OPW as the sponsoring and funding agent must await the formal Confirmation of the Scheme by the Minister. It is hoped that this process will be completed in early 2016, which will allow construction of the Scheme to be commenced in mid-2016.
It is expected that construction of the Clonakilty, Bandon and Skibbereen Schemes will each take approximately 24-30 months to complete.
The Government remains committed to the provision of flood relief schemes for the people of Bandon, Skibbereen and Clonakilty, funding for the schemes is available and the OPW has made provision for the cost of implementing these schemes in its financial profiles over the years 2015-2019. The OPW is fully committed to progressing these flood defence projects as quickly as possible.
251. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the types of works to rivers, streams and so on that require a section 50 application to the Office of Public Works; when the section 50 application was introduced; which public body approved such works prior to the introduction of the section 50 application; and the course of action available to a person who is of the opinion that such works, whether approved or unapproved, are adding to flooding in an area. [46448/15]
View answerSection 50 application was introduced through the 1945 Arterial Drainage Act and gave the Commissioners for Public Works for the first time statutory powers in relation to the construction of bridges. This Section required that no local authority, railway company, canal company, or other similar body, and no industrial concern shall construct any new bridge or alter, reconstruct, or restore any existing bridge over any watercourse without the consent of the Commissioners or otherwise than in accordance with plans previously approved of by the Commissioners. In 2010 this requirement was extended to all parties, who require to “construct any new bridge or alter, reconstruct, or restore any existing bridge” to obtain the prior consent of the Commissioners.
People with concerns in relation to a flood risk in an area, should report their concerns to the relevant Local Authority, in the first instance. If the location is in an Area of Further Assessment under OPW's CFRAM (Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management) Programme, a person may contact OPW's consultants and inform the consultants of their opinion that works are causing flooding. The consultants contact details are available on the www.cfram.ie website. Currently public consultation days on developing options to manage flood risk are underway in certain locations. Information on these locations is also available on the www.cfram.ie website.
252. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the Foynes flood alleviation scheme; when the contractor will be appointed to construct it; the construction schedule; the consultation that has taken place with the local community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46482/15]
View answerLimerick City and County Council (LCCC) are leading on and managing the Foynes flood relief project. The Office of Public Works agreed to fund these works and in December 2015 issued approval to the local authority to proceed. I am advised that LCCC is currently finalising formal agreements with stakeholders and a letter of intent has issued to the successful contractor. The Council expects to appoint the contractor shortly and it is envisaged that works will be completed in four to six months.
253. Deputy Gabrielle McFadden asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the consultation channels open to members of the public who wish to submit their views on flood risk in the context of planning and prevention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46503/15]
View answerThe core strategy to address significant flood risks nationally is the Office of Public Works' (OPW) Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme, the purpose of which is to implement the EU Floods Directive and national flood policy. The current CFRAM Programme, which comprises a number of regional studies based on River Basin Districts, has assessed 300 areas identified as areas at significant risk and impact from flooding. The Programme, which is being undertaken by engineering consultants on behalf of the OPW working in partnership with the Local Authorities, involves the production of predictive flood mapping for each location, the development of preliminary flood risk management options and the production of flood risk management plans.
Public consultation is a key element of the CFRAM Programme. A national public consultation process took place during 2011 as part of the Preliminary Flood Risk Assessment which resulted in confirmation of the locations to designated for further assessment under the regional CFRAM Studies. A nationwide programme of local Public Consultation Days on the draft Flood Mapping was undertaken over the period October 2013 to April 2015. The draft Flood Mapping will be finalised shortly following the conclusion of the national statutory consultation on 23 December 2015. A nationwide programme of local Public Consultation Days on the Preliminary Flood Risk Management Options development phase of the Study commenced in September 2015 and will conclude during the coming weeks in the Shannon CFRAM study area and in the remaining five regional CFRAM Study areas in Spring 2016. The publication of draft Flood Risk Management Plans, scheduled for summer 2016, will be followed by further programmes of consultation before the Plans are finalised.
In addition to the above, members of the public may contact the individual CFRAM Study consultants by phone, post or email. Further details are available via www.cfram.ie.
When the OPW undertakes a major flood relief scheme there are opportunities for the public to make observations on any emerging proposals. There are generally two non-statutory local public information days held for a scheme as it is being developed. After the outline design of the preferred scheme is completed, a statutory public exhibition is held. The scheme documents are placed on display in a local venue, as well as local authority offices, for a four week period. During this time there are attendance days advertised when members of the design team are available to meet the public to discuss matters pertaining to the scheme. Interested parties then have a further month to make submissions which have to be considered by the OPW and replied to before the Scheme is approved.
The OPW does not have a statutory role in the planning process which is a matter for the local authority concerned and, where appropriate, An Bord Pleanála.
254. Deputy Gabrielle McFadden asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of flood defence proposals for Athlone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46504/15]
View answerThe core strategy for addressing the significant flood risks in Athlone and in the Shannon River Basin District generally, is the Office of Public Works' (OPW) Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme. Athlone is one of 66 locations in the Shannon River Basin District and 300 locations nationwide that are being assessed under the Programme the purpose of which is to implement the EU Floods Directive and national flood policy. The Programme, which is being undertaken by engineering consultants on behalf of the OPW working in partnership with the Local Authorities, involves the production of predictive flood mapping for each location, the development of preliminary flood risk management options and the production of flood risk management plans. Under the Shannon CFRAM Study, draft predictive flood maps for Athlone have been produced and were the subject of a Public Consultation Day in Athlone on 17 February 2015. The draft maps will be finalised in early 2016 following the conclusion of the national statutory public consultation process on 23 December, 2015.
A Public Consultation Day was held in Athlone on 17 December 2015 to present and discuss preliminary options to manage the assessed flood risks for the area. An additional Public Consultation Day on the flood risk management options will be held in Athlone during the coming weeks; details of which are being arranged with the local authority and will be published on the Study website www.shannoncframstudy.ie and in the local press.
Following the finalisation of the flood mapping and the identification of preliminary flood risk management options, the final output from this important project will be integrated Flood Risk Management Plans containing specific measures to address in a comprehensive and sustainable way the significant flood risks identified in the Shannon River Basin District.
As I stated during my recent visit to Athlone, it is open to Westmeath County Council, pending the finalisation of the CFRAM Programme, to submit an application to the OPW for funding under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works & Coastal Protection Scheme for any interim flood mitigation measures that may be identified, pending the CFRAM Plans. Under the scheme, applications are considered for projects that are estimated to cost not more than €500,000 in each instance. Funding of up to 90% of the cost is available for approved projects. It is also open to Westmeath County Council to carry out flood mitigation works using its own resources.
255. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of local authorities and public bodies insisting on a retirement age of 65 years of age and preventing employees from remaining in employment until 67 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46534/15]
View answerFor public servants other than those who are members of the 2013-commenced Single Public Service Pension Scheme, responsibility for occupational pension terms and any maximum or compulsory retirement ages in particular sectors in general lies with the relevant employer, pension administrator or Government Department in the first instance.
I understand that public servants who began working in a public service body prior to 1 April 2004 normally have a maximum retirement age of 65 years under their terms and conditions of employment.
Insofar as mandatory retirement at age 65 years for such staff prevails in the local authorities and public bodies, its operation would be a matter, respectively, for the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, and the various other responsible Ministers.
In the civil service, for which I am responsible, the maximum retirement age of 65 years applicable to civil servants recruited before 1 April 2004 is provided for in the Civil Service Regulation Act 1956, and also applies to such staff in bodies under the aegis of my Department.
It should be noted that maximum retirement ages can be lower than the standard age for certain occupations, for example gardaí and military personnel; this also applies in the case of members of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme.
Any consideration of changes to existing public service compulsory retirement ages would need to have regard to the service-delivery requirements of the particular sectors, existing terms and conditions of employment, including pension provision and other entitlements of the staff concerned, workforce planning issues and impacts on the public finances.
The mandatory retirement age (usually 65 years) as it applies in the workplace both in the public and private sectors of the economy and the age of eligibility for the State Pension (currently 66 years, rising to 67 in 2021 and 68 in 2028) has been the subject of some initial consultations by my officials with relevant Government Departments. Given the wide ranging nature of the issue and the complexities involved across the economy, my intention is to bring a Memorandum to Government to establish an Interdepartmental Working Group to facilitate the necessary detailed consideration of the issue.
256. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the annual salaries of Teachtaí Dála, Senators, an Taoiseach, Ministers, Minister of State attending Cabinet and Ministers of State, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46622/15]
View answerThe following tables set out the current salary rates applicable to Members of the Oireachtas, together with the rates of the additional allowances payable to certain Officeholders in both Houses of the Oireachtas.
Dáil Éireann
|
Officeholder Position |
TD's Salary |
Officeholder Allowance |
Total |
|
Taoiseach |
€87,258 |
€98,092 |
€185,350 |
|
Tánaiste |
€87,258 |
€84,051 |
€171,309 |
|
Minister |
€87,258 |
€70,282 |
€157,540 |
|
Ceann Comhairle |
€87,258 |
€70,282 |
€157,540 |
|
Minister of State |
€87,258 |
€34,381 |
€121,639 |
|
Leas Cheann Comhairle |
€87,258 |
€34,381 |
€121,639 |
|
Minister of State attending Cabinet |
€87,258 |
€34,381 + €15,829 |
€137,468 |
Seanad Éireann
|
Officeholder Position |
Senator's Salary |
Officeholder Allowance |
Total |
|
Cathaoirleach |
€65,000 |
€38,160 |
€103,160 |
|
Leas Chathaoirleach |
€65,000 |
€19,846 |
€84,846 |
|
Leader of the Seanad |
€65,000 |
€15,255 |
€80,255 |
257. Deputy Colm Keaveney asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the names of the persons he has nominated to serve in positions carrying remuneration, other than out-of-pocket expenses, on commissions, industrial, assurance, semi-State or other similar concerns; the amounts received annually in respect of each appointment; the name of the concern to which the appointment was made during the years 2011 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46668/15]
View answerIn response to the Deputy's question the table below outlines the names of people I have nominated to serve in positions carrying remuneration other than out of pocket expenses or commissions, industrial, assurance, Semi-State or other similar concerns and the amounts received annually in respect of each appointment since 2011.
|
Name |
Board |
Dates served |
Fees paid |
|
Eddie Sullivan (Chair) |
Public Appointments Service |
2011-2014 |
€11,970 p/a |
|
Judith Eve (Board member) Judith Eve (Chair)
|
Public Appointments Service |
2011-2014 2014 to date
|
€7,695 p/a €11,970 p/a |
|
Eddie Molloy (Board member) |
Public Appointments Service |
2011 to date |
€7,695 p/a |
|
Dan Murphy (Board member) |
Public Appointments Service |
2011-2014 |
€7,695 p/a |
|
Ann Marie Taylor (Board member) |
Public Appointments Service |
2014 |
€7,695 p/a |
|
Eimear Kenny (Board member) |
Public Appointments Service |
2014 |
€7,695 p/a |
|
Kieran McGovern |
Independent Mediation for the Civil Service grievance procedures |
2011-2013 |
2011- €1,524.36 2012 - €2,215.85 2013 - €1,325.08 |
|
Joe McDermott |
Independent Mediation for the Civil Service grievance procedures |
2015 |
€3,352.40 |
|
Inge Clissmann |
Chairperson of the Civil Service Disciplinary Appeals Board |
2011 to date |
2011 - €1,299.61 2012 - €4,467.55 2013 - €3,472.68 2014 - €2,907.64 2015 - €1,526.83 2016 - €1,100.61 |
|
Thomas Fallon |
Deputy Chairperson of the Civil Service Disciplinary Appeals Board |
2011 |
€553.12 |
|
Frank O'Brien |
Trustee of the Eircom No.2 Pension Fund |
2011 to date |
€7,200* |
|
Dorothy Scally External independent member |
Accountability Board for the Civil Service |
2015 |
€7,695** |
|
Paul Farrell External independent member |
Accountability Board for the Civil Service |
2015 |
€7,695** |
|
Bernie Gray External independent member |
Accountability Board for the Civil Service |
2015 |
€7,695** |
|
Shane Bissett External independent member |
Accountability Board for the Civil Service |
2015 |
€7,695** |
*Mr. O'Brien's annual fee for his services is €8,000 however he voluntarily waived 10% of this fee and receives €7,200 annually.
** The annual fees payable to the Accountability Board for the Civil Service are €7,695 however the four members listed above have waived their fees.
Valuation Tribunal Appointments made under Section 12 of the Valuation Act 2001
Members listed with * were appointed using the Public Appointments Service.
Members are paid per day for hearing appeals under the Valuation Acts 2001-2015. The following rates apply:
|
Date |
Chairperson |
|
Deputy Chairperson |
|
Ordinary Member |
|
|
Hearing |
Division Meeting |
Hearing |
Division Meeting |
Hearing |
Division Meeting |
|
|
Pre Oct 13 |
€555.48 |
€154.86 |
€450.90 |
€133.87 |
€359.64 |
€107.42 |
|
Post 21/10/2013 |
€520.13
|
€154.86 |
€423.92
|
€133.87
|
€339.86 |
€107.42 |
|
Name |
Date of Appointment or Reappointment |
Position Type |
Amount Received 2011 |
Amount Received 2012 |
Amount Received 2013 |
Amount Received 2014 |
Amount Received 2015** |
|
Ms Sasha Gayer |
31/07/2012 |
Chairperson |
x |
€2,592.60 |
€5,145.44
|
€2,389.24
|
€14,083.77 |
|
Mr. Maurice Ahern |
29/07/2011 |
Deputy Chair |
€13,611.87 |
€11,089.34 |
x |
x |
x |
|
Mr. Niall O'Hanlon |
17/11/2013 |
Deputy Chair |
€8,518.28 |
€15,365.89 |
€5,386.68 |
€4,640.81 |
€14,658.71 |
|
Mr. Stephen J. Byrne |
21/06/2013 |
Deputy Chair |
x |
x |
x |
€2,811.26
|
€15,528.86 |
|
Mr. Rory Lavelle |
15/01/2014 |
Deputy Chair |
x |
x |
x |
€2,543.52 |
€16,934.49 |
|
Mr. Barry Smyth |
15/01/2014 |
Deputy Chair |
x |
x |
x |
€1019.58
|
€22,333.90 |
|
Ms Dolores Power |
21/06/2013 |
Deputy Chair |
x |
x |
€214.84 |
€2146.58
|
€10,285.62 |
|
Ms Majella Twomey * |
18/12/2015 |
Deputy Chair |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
|
Mr. John Stewart * |
18/12/2015 |
Deputy Chair |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
|
Mr. Pat Riney |
29/07/2011 |
Ordinary Member |
€8846.20 |
€6688.36
|
€574.48
|
€1466.86
|
€6457.34 |
|
Mr Frank O'Donnell |
29/07/2011 |
Ordinary Member |
€10644.40
|
€6076.50 |
€2080.90 |
€554.70 |
€8,818.76 |
|
Mr. Michael F. Lyng |
29/07/2011 |
Ordinary Member |
€4,026.08
|
€5,357.22
|
€1186.34
|
€1019.58
|
€9,373.46
|
|
Mr. Brian Larkin |
17/04/2012 |
Ordinary Member |
€11,536.42
|
€10,065.20
|
€2460.32
|
€2254.00
|
€12,379.40
|
|
Ms. Mairead Hughes |
08/09/2013 |
Ordinary Member |
€13,951.20
|
€8,808.82
|
€2440.54 |
€339.86
|
€13,201.74
|
|
Mr. Aidan McNulty |
17/04/2012 |
Ordinary Member |
€4,063.46
|
€4,493.14
|
€1402.18
|
€1914.14 |
€9,033.60
|
|
Mr. James Browne |
28/07/2013 |
Ordinary Member |
€7,118.04
|
€9,635.52
|
€1486.64
|
€1359.44
|
€10,840.32
|
|
Mr. Frank Walsh |
17/11/2013 |
Ordinary Member |
€7,982.12
|
€5,034.96
|
€1993.26
|
€1699.30
|
€6,314.72 |
|
Mr. Michael Connellan Jr |
12/12/2014 |
Ordinary Member |
€7,767.28 |
€9,672.90
|
€1059.14
|
€876.96
|
€12,986.90 |
|
Mr. Thomas Collins * |
18/12/2015 |
Ordinary Member |
€3,344.18
|
€5,034.96
|
€826.70
|
€447.28
|
€8,121.44
|
|
Mr. Rory Hanniffy |
27/04/2012 |
Ordinary Member |
x |
€2,157.84
|
€1653.40
|
€1359.44
|
€7,906.60
|
|
Ms. Carol O'Farrell |
21/06/2013 |
Ordinary Member |
x |
x |
€806.92 |
€1019.58
|
€7,674.16 |
|
Ms. Dairine Mac Fadden * |
18/12/2015 |
Ordinary Member |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
|
Ms. Orla Coyne * |
18/12/2015 |
Ordinary Member |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
|
Mr. Liam Daly * |
18/12/2015 |
Ordinary Member |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
|
Ms. Grainne Duggan * |
18/12/2015 |
Ordinary Member |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
|
Mr. Hugh Markey * |
18/12/2015 |
Ordinary Member |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
|
Mr. David Gill * |
18/12/2015 |
Ordinary Member |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
|
Ms. Claire Hogan * |
18/12/2015 |
Ordinary Member |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
** As of 13/01/16 December 2015 Fees have not yet been processed. This will take place later in the month of January.
258. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Question No. 265 of 16 July 2015, if he will address the question (details supplied) and questions restated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46718/15]
View answerI am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that the level of information required by the Deputy, requires a review of extensive papers currently held in storage.
I will revert to the Deputy directly without delay when all of the information is to hand.
259. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of annual subscriptions to external membership bodies and groups his Department has including the cost and details. [46750/15]
View answerIn response to the Deputy's question the table below outlines the number of annual subscriptions to external membership bodies in my Department for 2015.
|
Description |
Number of subscriptions |
Annual cost |
|
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants |
5 |
€1,002.39 |
|
Chartered Accountants Ireland |
1 |
€565.00 |
|
Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors |
2 |
€1,602.61 |
|
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants |
3 |
€1,022.53 |
|
Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy |
3 |
€1,296.40 |
|
Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland |
2 |
€1,104.32 |
|
Chartered Financial Analyst |
2 |
€666.20 |
|
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development |
30 |
€7,388.25 |
|
Irish Institute of Training and Development |
Corporate |
€500.00 |
|
Law Society |
2 |
€100.00 |
|
Legal Island |
Corporate |
€395.00 |
|
Project Management Institute |
1 |
€147.91 |
|
Industrial Relations News |
3 |
€1,042.20 |
|
Irish Taxation Institute |
1 |
€330.00 |
|
Institute of Directors Ireland |
1 |
€495.00 |
|
Engineers Ireland |
1 |
€255.00 |
|
Institute of Travel and Meetings Limited |
1 |
€249.00 |
|
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators |
1 |
€453.90 |
|
Customer Contact Management Association |
Corporate |
€800.00 |
|
Irish Payroll Association |
Corporate |
€369.00 |
|
Public Relations Institute of Ireland |
2 |
€576.00 |
|
The Mediators Institute of Ireland |
Corporate |
€1,948.00 |
|
Total |
|
€22,308.71 |
260. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of annual subscriptions to newspapers or magazines his Department has including the cost and details. [46751/15]
View answerIn response to the Deputy's question the cost to my Department of annual subscriptions to newspapers or magazines during 2015 was €22,379. The publications received were: The Irish Times; Irish Independent; Financial Times; Irish Examiner; The Guardian; The Farmers Journal; Business and Finance.
