Kieran O'Donnell (Limerick City, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Of the allowances remaining, how many are for the reimbursement of expenses as distinct from being an allowance? One thing that has come up often is that in many cases the descriptions have been in place for years. The bulk of the allowances appear to date back some time. Some date from 1926, while many date from 1970. Are some of the allowances for the reimbursement of expenses as distinct from being allowances? Will the Commissioner provide a quick flavour of the position?