Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)
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Question 260: To ask the Minister for Transport if his Department and all agencies under his remit are in compliance with the Department of Finance guidelines on foreign travel; and the mechanisms in place in each to ensure ongoing compliance with these guidelines. [44827/08]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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To ensure my Department's compliance with these guidelines on an on-going basis the following safeguards are in place.

My Department's Travel policy outlines the relevant Department of Finance circulars and guidelines and stresses the obligations and responsibilities upon claimants and authorising officers.

Staff are reminded at regular intervals of the Department's policy in relation to foreign travel. All relevant information relating to foreign travel is maintained on the staff intranet site. This site is also updated for new rates and allowances in accordance with the latest Department of Finance instructions.

Travel expenditure is regularly subjected to audit by the Comptroller and Auditor General and my Department's own Internal Audit unit to ensure compliance.