Departmental Expenditure

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 January 2019

Tuesday, 22 January 2019

Ceisteanna (180)

Micheál Martin

Ceist:

180. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will publish the airline costs for his Department for 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2690/19]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Skills

The Department of Education and Skills airline costs for 2018 was €97,116.67. The Department of Education and Skills utilises the travel agent contracted through the Office of Government Procurement to procure flights and keep airline costs to the Department to a minimum.