Question
106. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the total travel expenses and reimbursement costs incurred by her Department per annum from 2011 to 2016 to date, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26864/16]
Answer
Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Frances Fitzgerald): I wish to advise the Deputy that the total travel expenses and reimbursement costs incurred by the staff in my Department from January 2011 to August 2016 are as set out in the following table:
| Year | Total |
| January to December 2011 | €753,965 |
| January to December 2012 | €705,400 |
| January to December 2013 | €804,775 |
| January to December 2014 | €753,536 |
| January to December 2015 | €903,587 |
| January to August 2016 | €454,794 |