Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 July 2016
437. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the cost of travel and subsistence incurred by the public service and Civil Service for each of the years from 2011 to 2015, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20751/16]
View answer438. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the cost of travel and subsistence incurred by office holders for each of the years from 2011 to 2015, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20752/16]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 437 and 438 together.
My Department does not collect information on overall figures for travel and subsistence in the Civil and Public Service. However, if the Deputy wishes to consult the response given to PQ 26628/15, this sets out the most recent estimated figures on this matter.
However in the case of my own Department, the following table sets out travel and subsistence expenditure for the years in question:
|
Year |
Travel and Subsistence Expenditure |
|
2011 |
€ 92,298.32 |
|
2012 |
€ 223,975.92 |
|
2013 |
€ 315,189.90* |
|
2014 |
€ 201,435.63 |
|
2015 |
€ 205,366.81 |
*Includes one-off additional costs associated with Ireland's holding of the EU Presidency.
Furthermore, the increase in travel and subsistence claims for the Department over this period is correlated to the increase in the number of staff within the Department since its foundation in 2011. This includes the establishment of both the National Shared Services Office (NSSO) and the Office of Government Procurement.
With regards to office holders, my Department does not collect information on expenditure figures for office holder travel and subsistence. The position in respect of Minister Brendan Howlin, Minister of State Brian Hayes and subsequently Minister of State Simon Harris is set out in the following table:
|
Year |
Travel and Subsistence Expenditure |
|
2011 |
€ 8,414.25 |
|
2012 |
€ 13,238.17 |
|
2013 |
€ 18,770.91 |
|
2014 |
€ 16,878.91 |
|
2015 |
€ 13,799.93 |
