Mary Lou McDonald (Dublin Central, Sinn Fein)
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To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the full cost to the Exchequer in the previous 12 months for his Department staff attending conferences including registration fees and travel. [47153/12]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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According to records, a sum of €32,423 was incurred in my Department over the 12 month period to 30th September 2012, in staff conference related expenses. I would like to assure the Deputy that the attendance by my officials at such conferences is a necessary part of and fully in accordance with their roles within my Department.