Departmental Expenditure

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 May 2016

Tuesday, 31 May 2016

Ceisteanna (941)

David Cullinane

Ceist:

941. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the estimated full-year saving for 2017 by reducing spending on travel by 10% in her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14123/16]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Children and Youth Affairs

With a funding allocation of €182,000 in the Administrative Budget of my Department to meet travelling and subsistence costs in 2016, the annual savings accruing to the Exchequer from a reduction of 10% for 2017 would amount to €18,200.