InvestNI Spends Over £2,000,000 on Hospitality in 5 Years
26 January 2012
Statement by North Antrim MLA Jim Allister:
“A few weeks ago I commented on the fact that InvestNI spent over £4,000 on a single event for 14 representatives. The five course meal preceded by a champagne reception and followed by Van Morrison concert which cost £200 a head stuck me a grossly excessive.
“Of course there is a place for hospitality but it is vital – in a time of economic downturn – that taxpayers see their money is not being squandered.
“This lavish use of public funds is unacceptable and in an age of austerity restraint must be reflected across publically funded bodies – including InvestNI.”
| jkkkFinancial Year | Amount |
| 2011/12 (April to December 2011) | £262,465 |
| 2010/11 | £487,026 |
| 2009/10 | £562,318 |
| 2008/9 | £481,759 |
| 2007/8 | £300,130 |
