Departmental Expenditure

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 January 2019

Tuesday, 22 January 2019

Questions (164)

Micheál Martin

Question:

164. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will publish the cost of newspapers in his Department in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2714/19]

Written answers

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform

In answer to the Deputy's question, the amount spent on the purchase of newspapers in my Department in 2018 was €15,369.96.

Staff in my Department are strongly encouraged to use online subscriptions to the relevant media outlets in order to reduce costs.