77 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport if any civil servant in her Department has received a bonus payment in the past 12 months; if so the amount received; the reason given for such payment; who made the decision to grant same; the rank or grade of the recipient; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46670/10]

No Civil Servant in my Department has received a bonus payment in the past 12 months.