Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 September 2016
266. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the total travel expenses and reimbursement costs incurred by his Department per annum from 2011 to 2016, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26858/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe travel and subsistence allocation supports the delivery of key functions within my Department. Travel and subsistence payments made to Department staff are subject to regular internal and external review and audit.
The following table sets out the total costs in respect of domestic and foreign travel and subsistence payments made to Department staff for the period January 2011 – September 2016 as requested by the Deputy.
|
Year |
Domestic travel and subsistence costs |
Foreign travel and subsistence costs |
Total Travel and Subsistence costs |
|
2011 |
1,281,002.59 |
137,383.64 |
1,418,386.23 |
|
2012 |
1,311,433.12 |
179,416.90 |
1,490,850.02 |
|
2013 |
1,320,655.67 |
185,107.98 |
1,505,763.65 |
|
2014 |
1,334,270.81 |
128,839.87 |
1,463,110.68 |
|
2015 |
1,326,593.63 |
142,927.96 |
1,469,521.59 |
|
2016 |
1,260,660.13 |
69,545.45 |
1,330,205.58 |
Expenditure figures shown above are in respect of all staff in the Department of Education and Skills, including Ministerial posts and field officers in the Inspectorate and the National Educational Psychologist Service (NEPS) paid from my Department’s administrative budget. These expenditure figures are in respect of payments made within each year as shown, which may also include payments relating to a previous year.
