Eoghan Murphy (Dublin South East, Fine Gael)
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Question 540: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide details of all positions in Donegal County Council earning more than €100,000; the amount they earn and the additional benefits available to them. [26218/12]

Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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There are currently three employees in Donegal County Council in receipt of salaries in excess of €100,000. These comprise the County Manager and two Directors of Service.

County Managers and Directors of Service may submit claims in respect of travel and subsistence expenses incurred as part of their official duties in accordance with the relevant travel and subsistence circulars. All local authorities are obliged to ensure that only essential travel is undertaken and that the number of employees going on any official journey is kept to an absolute minimum. Local authorities are also obliged to ensure that related expenditure is critically appraised and monitored.