Departmental Expenditure

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 June 2016

Tuesday, 14 June 2016

Ceisteanna (651)

Clare Daly

Ceist:

651. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the amount of money spent on daily newspapers in 2015; if this is an appropriate expenditure given the far cheaper online alternatives available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15429/16]

Freagraí scríofa

Taoiseach and Minister for Defence

The Department of Defence spent €7,164.65 on daily newspapers in 2015. A review of expenditure on newspapers was conducted in 2014 and expenditure in this area continues to be monitored closely by the Department of Defence.