Irish diplomat received €30,000 for children’s education fees

A member of the Irish diplomatic corps received almost €30,000 last year towards the corps member’s children’s education abroad.

According to Minister for Foreign Affairs Eamon Gilmore, his department is projecting to spend €1.1m on the School Fees Assistance (SFA) scheme for diplomats serving abroad this year.

Mr Gilmore said €1m was spent last year and the highest amount received by one official was €29,200.