Written answers
Tuesday, 19 May 2009
Department of An Taoiseach
Departmental Expenditure
12:00 pm
Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)
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Question 115: To ask the Taoiseach the budget for his Department in respect of corporate hospitality in 2007, 2008 and to date in 2009; the amount of this budget associated with events, functions, receptions, dinners, lunches, launches, diplomatic accreditation ceremonies or other activities and events hosted by him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19594/09]
Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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The Department's Estimate in respect of official entertainment for 2007 to end April 2009 is detailed in the table below.
| Year | Budget Allocation |
| 2007 | €460,000 |
| 2008 | €450,000 |
| 2000 (end of April) | €400,000 |
A breakdown of the actual spend from 2007 to 2009 is detailed in the table below.
| Official Entertainment hosted by the Taoiseach, Ministers of State and Senior Officials | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 |
| € | € | € | |
| Catering for official functions | 247,556 | 333,199 | 25,633 |
| Equipment Hire for official entertainment | 2,838 | 25,153 | 2,165 |
| Official Off-Side Hospitality | 53,817 | 35,000 | 6,500 |
| Total | €304,211 | €393,352 | 34,298 |
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