Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 September 2022
244. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Transport the expenses paid to Ministerial advisers in his Department in each of the years 2020 and 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43161/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraDeputy,
Please see table below which outlines the expenses paid to Ministerial advisers in this Department in each of the years 2020 and 2021 and to date in 2022.
|
Year |
Total Expenses Paid |
|
2020 |
€1,924.78 |
|
2021 |
€3,265.20 |
|
2022 |
€4,514.06 |
Expense claims are subject to approval for duties undertaken beyond standard working hours. Approval of expenses is assigned to designated staff members in each Division and proof of the expense cost is required where applicable.
The criteria for Domestic and Foreign Subsistence Allowances are outlined in Circular 17/2022 and 7/2017 respectively.
