Received
Decided 24 July 2018
Part-Granted
Request Reference 156/299/2018
Requester Type Journalist
Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration

Details of the full costs incurred to 14 May 2018 of the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland. The costs should include the fees and expenses paid to each of the members of the Commission since its establishment identified by name. Expenses could include ‐ but are not limited ‐ ‐to the cost of accommodation, flights, entertainment, gifts, taxis etc. The number of days (or full day equivalent) that the chairperson has claimed her daily rate of €750 per day since she took up the position and up to 14 May 2018. Details of the overall costs should include the number of administrative staff assigned to the Commission and details of their pay. I am seeking a detailed breakdown of the overall costs which would include details of expenditure including‐ but not limited to ‐ sums spent on IT equipment and support, tea, coffee and other refreshments for meeting, the hire of venues for meetings and any other sundry expenditure. Details of the number of meetings held by the Commission and their location.