Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Independent)
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669. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the cost in 2013 and 2014 respectively of printing reports by her Department and agencies under the control of her Department; the corresponding figure for annual reports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30038/15]

Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick City, Labour)
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The Department's printing cost in 2013 was €163,502.42 and in 2014 was €101,847.07.As printing documentation is not categorised, the figures represent the total cost of printing undertaken by the Department including reports and other official documents, leaflets etc. In relation to the Department's annual report the Deputy should note that the Department's policy is to publish rather than provide copies of the report. The report is available on the Department's website, www.education.ie/en/Publications/Corporate-Reports/Annual-Report/.

With regard to bodies under the aegis of my Department the information sought is a matter for each agency and is not collated centrally. If the Deputy has an interest in a particular agency, officials will request the agency concerned to provide the relevant information. The Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies outlines the responsibilities of State bodies with regard to procurement and the need to achieve value for money while conducting procurement exercises. The Department regularly updates the aegis bodies on developments in relation to public procurement policy and practices.

For the Deputy's information details of agencies under the remit of my Department can be downloaded from the Department's website, www.education.ie/

Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Independent)
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670. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the cost in 2013 and 2014 respectively of issuing hardcopy payslips to staff or retired staff by her Department and agencies under the control of her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30053/15]

Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick City, Labour)
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The total cost in 2013 and 2014 of issuing hard copy payslips to staff of my Department is set out below. Included in this total are costs associated with stationery, postage and printer maintenance. 2013 – €4,795; 2014 – €1,355.

In March 2013 my Department commenced rollout of an online payslips facility, beginning with staff in the Department's headquarters offices in Dublin, Tullamore and Athlone. In February 2014, this online facility was extended further. From March 2015, my Department's payroll service migrated to the Payroll Shared Services Centre operated by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.

The payroll system operated by my Department provided payroll services for the Civil Servants employed directly in the Department and for civil service in other bodies, including the State Examinations Commission, the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment, the Residential Institutions Redress Board, certain staff in the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse, An Chomhairle um Oideachas Gaeltachta agus Gaelscolaíochta and Foras na Gaeilge. Details relating to costs in respect of other bodies/institutions under my Department's remit are a matter for each body/institution. However, if the Deputy has a specific interest in a particular Body/Institution I will have my officials follow up with the relevant organisation. With regard to retired Civil Servants, the Paymaster General's Office separately operates the payroll service for those individuals.

Lucinda Creighton (Dublin South East, Independent)
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671. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will outline and itemise all expenditure undertaken by her Department on private travel for her and-or for her private office; on legal fees; on consultancy fees; on hotel accommodation, during the twelve month period to 30 June 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30068/15]

Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick City, Labour)
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The information sought is being compiled at present and will be forwarded to the Deputy shortly.