Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 June 2021
148. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the details of the expenditure incurred by staff in his Department under the heading of travel and subsistence from 1 January 2020 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30863/21]
View answerThe total expenditure incurred by staff of my Department and its offices under the heading of travel and subsistence from 1 January 2020 to date (end May 2021) was €747,036.
Travel and Subsistence expenditure has been significantly curtailed since March 2020 due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on travel.
Despite restrictions, essential travel has still been required, particularly for inspection activities in the areas of workplace safety and employment rights.
