NUIG DEFENDS PRESIDENT’S EXPENSES BILL

Date Published: 23-Aug-2011

NUI Galway has defended its President’s expenses bill for last year.

President Jim Browne spent 150 thousand euro from his office in 2010 according to figures released under the Freedom of Information Act.

NUIG President Jim Browne’s office spent over 21 thousand euro on travel and subsistence payments, of which over 12 thousand was paid directly to him for mileage or travel costs.

His office also spent 14,600 on hospitality and over 4,000 euro on gifts for visitors.

In a statement to Galway Bay FM News, college authorities said the spend was offset by "significant benefits" for the university through international partnerships and activities.