Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick, Fine Gael)
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Question 240: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if an allowance exists that members of the civil and public service can avail of for eating lunch at their desks; if the allowance exists, the annual cost of same to the civil and public services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36026/12]

Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)
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There are no allowances paid to civil and public servants for eating their lunch at their desks.

I understand that in line with the private sector an eating on site allowance of €1.90 per day may be paid to staff employed on outdoor duties such as construction work.