Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 July 2017
187. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the amount spent by his Department on wine in each of the years 2012 to 2016 and to date in 2017, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33286/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Protocol Division of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade regularly purchases refreshments, including wines, for use in official hospitality events to promote Ireland and its interests and in pursuit of the Department’s High Level Goals. At all times every effort is made to ensure value for money in such purchases.
The total amount expended on wines from the Protocol Budget of the Department between 2012 and to date in 2017 is set out in the table.
|
Year |
Total expenditure € |
|
2012 |
7872 |
|
2013 |
1205 |
|
2014 |
3384 |
|
2015 |
7149 |
|
2016 |
10,438 |
|
2017* |
5805 |
* to date.
