Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 December 2017
281. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the details of the €50,000 travel and subsistence costs associated with the Creative Ireland programme project office in 2017; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53312/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraTravel and subsistence expenses incurred by my Department's Creative Ireland Programme Office to date this year relate to expenses involved in carrying out their everyday responsibilities in accordance with the rates specified in DPER circulars relating to domestic subsistence allowances and subsistence allowances abroad.
Expenses relate to a range of activities associated with the Creative Ireland programme including engagement with Government Departments and public bodies, international engagement under Pillar V of the programme and the extensive consultation programme which was undertaken nationwide earlier this year as part of Pillar II. This involved workshops which were held with all thirty-one local authorities (in some instances more than one workshop in individual counties) in respect of their Culture and Creative Plans for 2017, setting up Culture Teams in each county, launches of individual county plans, and planning for long-term Culture and Creative Strategies among other events.
