REVEALED: How much did Carlow-Kilkenny TDs claim in allowances last year?

Carlow-Kilkenny's five TDs claimed a total of €214,103.04 in Parliamentary Standard Allowance last year, according to end-of-year statements for 2022 published recently by the Oireachtas. 

Representatives are entitled to claim Parliamentary Standard Allowance (PSA) under two separate categories; a Travel and Accommodation Allowance (TAA) and a Public Representation Allowance (PRA).

The Travel and Accommodation Allowance (TAA) is based on the distance to Leinster House from the representative's normal place of residence. 

In a non-election year, payment is verified by attendance in Leinster House for 120 days annually. 

Representatives must repay 1% of the allowance for each day less than the required number. They can also voluntarily repay any amount of TAA.

Additionally, the Public Representation Allowance (PRA) covers expenses such as office and other associated costs. 

Deputy Funchion, Kathleen:

Travel and Accommodation Allowance - €29,669.00

Public Representation Allowance - €20,350.00

TOTAL - €50,019.00

Deputy McGuinness, John:

Deputy Murnane O'Connor, Jennifer:

Travel and Accommodation Allowance - €27,315.00

TOTAL - €47,665.00

Deputy Noonan, Malcolm (Minister of State):

Travel and Accommodation Allowance - €0.00

Public Representation Allowance - €16,035.04

TOTAL - €16,035.04

Deputy Phelan, John Paul:

Travel and Accommodation Allowance - €30,015.00

TOTAL - €50,365.00

Note: The Oireachtas (Allowances and Facilities) Regulations, 2010 (SI 84/2010) and the Oireachtas (Allowances and Facilities) Regulations, 2013 (SI 149/2013) set out the provisions of the Parliamentary Standard Allowance (PSA).

The applicable amounts were amended in the Oireachtas (Allowances and Facilities) Regulations, 2013 (SI 149/2013).