Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 9 July 2014
116. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide in tabular form the annual saving to the Exchequer from a reduction of 5%, 7%, 10%, 12%, 15%, 17% and 20%, respectively, in travel and associated expenses for his Department. [30124/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department's travel and subsistence allocation for 2014 comprises €1.520 million in respect of Departmental staff and an allocation of €0.720 million for the National Educational Psychological Service, giving a total allocation of €2.240 million. This provision supports the delivery of key functions within my Department such as the provision of schools inspections, psychological services to schools and oversight of capital projects.
The savings that would be associated with reductions in travel and subsistence allocation as queried by the Deputy are as follows: 1% - €22,400; 5% - €112,000; 7% - €156,800; 10% - €224,000; 12% - €268,800; 15% - €336,000; 17% - €380,800; 20% - €448,000.
