Departmental Expenditure

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 September 2012

Tuesday, 18 September 2012

Ceisteanna (510, 511)

Dara Calleary

Ceist:

510. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will detail in tabular form the total cost of providing entertainment for his Department since coming to office inclusive of costs incurred from use of the ministerial allowance; the occasions for which entertainment was provided; the entertainers used; the breakdown of costs associated with each occasion; if there is a policy regarding the booking of entertainers within his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37450/12]

Dara Calleary

Ceist:

511. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the amount spent on food and drink by his Department; if he will provide a breakdown of what this involved; the occasions on which food and drink was provided; those present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37466/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform

I propose to take Questions Nos. 510 and 511 together.

The total cost of providing entertainment, food and drink for my Department since coming to office is €1,845.20, the breakdown is as follows:

Ministerial

Date	Details	Cost
Lunch 18 July 2011 - 30 people	Buffet lunch hosted by Minister Howlin when attending a meeting of the North South Ministerial Council Sectoral meeting.	€315.90
-	-	€315.90

Departmental

Date	Details	Cost
Lunch 20 June 2012	Lunch Pearl Brasserie with New Zealand delegation	€180.40
Lunch 22 July 2011	Lunch at the Unicorn Restaurant	€228.25
7 October 2011	Merrion Hotel with US delegation	€63.75
16 December 2011	Food and drink for Departmental staff	€539.60
8 May 2012	Official Entertainment – Troika Visit	€517.30
Total		€1,529.30