Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 May 2016
940. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the estimated full-year savings for 2017 by reducing spending on professional fees by 10% in her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14106/16]
View answerFor the purposes of this response I have taken professional fees to refer to accountable persons from whom Professional Services Withholding Tax is deductible in respect of professional services provided. Figures for expenditure on professional fees for 2016 are not yet available to me. Using full-year 2015 figures for indicative purposes, a reduction in spend of 10 per cent across the range of Departmental activities would lead to a potential saving of just over €39,500.
