Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 June 2023
150. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the cost of hosting the Consultative Forum on International Security Policy; the costs of travel and accommodation for its participants; the cost of hiring rooms; the cost of AV equipment and any other costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30861/23]
View answerThe Consultative Forum on International Security Policy started in Cork on 22nd June, it then moved to Galway, and finally to Dublin on the 26th and 27th June.
Costs related to the Forum will be split on an equal basis between the Department of Defence and the Department of Foreign Affairs. The contribution by the Department of Defence will be made from within existing resources in Vote 36 (Defence).
Expenditure related to the Forum will be in line with the Public Spending Code to ensure value-for-money.
The figures presented in the table below reflect a broad estimate of costs with contingencies built in, and are subject to revision. It will be some time before the full and final costs will be known.
|
Description |
Estimate € |
|
Technical / Audio Visual |
35,000 |
|
Venue set-up |
20,000 |
|
Catering |
40,000 |
|
Flights |
15,000 |
|
Accommodation |
15,000 |
|
Subsistence and other vouched costs |
5,000 |
|
Transport |
4,000 |
|
Communications, stationary, printing and branding |
40,000 |
An honorarium will be paid to the Chairperson of the Consultative Forum at a per diem rate sanctioned by the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform.
