The table below outlines the expenditure attributed to the Standards Commission in 2009. The figures for 2008 are also shown for comparison purposes. The expenditure is provided for in Subhead B of Vote 18 [Ombudsman].
The subhead for Consultancy Fees was split in 2009 to show Legal Fees and other Consultancy Fees separately.
| 2009 € ,000 |
2008 € ,000 |
|
| Staff Salaries | 685 | 691 |
| Travel and Expenses | 3 | 5 |
| Incidental Expenses | 65 | 132 |
| Postal Telecommunications | 19 | 21 |
| Office Machinery and Other Office Supplies | 39 | 86 |
| Office Premises | 30 | 61 |
| Consultancy Fees | 8 | 37 |
| Legal Fees | 6 | N/A |
| Total | 855 | 1,033 |