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Dáil Éireann - Volume 280 - 30 April, 1975 Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Travelling and Subsistence Allowances. Mr. Browne Mr. Browne 9. Mr. Browne asked the Minister for Education why the increases granted to members of local authorities in travelling and subsistence allowances have not been applied to members of vocational education committees. Mr. R. Burke Mr. R. Burke 784 [784] Mr. R. Burke: Under the Vocational Education Acts a statutory instrument is necessary to give legal effect to increases in travelling and subsistence allowances payable to members of vocational education committees for attendance at meetings. The increases referred to in the Deputy's question have been authorised by me and the necessary steps are being taken regarding the preparation of the statutory instrument in this case. Mr. Browne Mr. Browne Mr. Browne: Will the increases apply to the date already granted so far as these increases are concerned to members of other public bodies, county councils, boards of health and so on? I am asking the Minister if the increases will be retrospective to the same date as was granted to members of other local authorities? Mr. R. Burke Mr. R. Burke Mr. R. Burke: That is a matter on which I would prefer not to be pressed at this stage. I would hope it would be but I do not want to give any guarantee. Mr. MacSharry Mr. MacSharry Mr. MacSharry: Can the Minister state why county vocational committees are not included for travelling and subsistence allowances? Mr. R. Burke Mr. R. Burke Mr. R. Burke: Because the Vocational Education Act has no specific provision so to extend it. I am seeking advice in regard to that particular matter on a legal basis. Mr. MacSharry Mr. MacSharry Mr. MacSharry: How soon might the Minister have some information in this respect? Mr. R. Burke Mr. R. Burke Mr. R. Burke: That depends on the person from whom I am seeking the legal advice. I am sure it will not be delayed too long. Dáil Éireann 280 Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. Travelling and Subsistence Allowances. Questions 19750430
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