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FOI Request 19/181


Category

Journalist

Reference

FOI Request 19/181

Request

The annual price paid for Michael Gaffney's rent as Ambassador to the Permanent Mission to the UN in Geneva.

His annual salary.

The annual cost in relation to staff, if they exist without identifying any individual, including chef, driver/chauffeur, house keeper/cleaner, gardener etc. for the Ambassador.

Mr Gaffney’s annual entertainment allowance as Ambassador.

Mr Gaffney’s cost of living allowance as Ambassador.

Without identifying Mr Gaffney’s family members, the annual cost of international school fees for his children.

The make, model and year of car (not reg) provided to Mr Gaffney as Ambassador that he uses.

If Mr Gaffney or his family have availed of private chauffeuring throughout his duties as Ambassador, what type of vehicle it was and at what cost

The cost of the Ambassador’s hotel stays while on business for the State in 2018 and so far this year.

Date

May 29, 2019

Replied

July 3, 2019

Reply 19/181