Dáire claimed £148,604 in IPSA expenses for the 2024-25 financial year, below the Commons average of £226,147. That ranks Dáire Hughes #601 of 645 MPs for total spend that year, and #6 of 7 Sinn Féin MPs. All MP expense claims are published by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority.
#601
of 645 MPs nationally
#6
of 7 Sinn Féin MPs
#17
of 18 MPs in Northern Ireland
−£77,543
vs Commons average (£226,147)
£124,140
Highest: Staffing
£5,181
Lowest: Travel & subsistence
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Expenses
IPSA published expense claims for the 2024-25 financial year.
£148,604
Total spend
Commons avg: £226,147
£124,140
Staffing
£19,283
Office
£0
Accommodation
£5,181
Travel
| Category | Spend |
|---|---|
| Staffing Budget: £185,538 | £124,140 |
| Office Budget: £30,426 | £19,283 |
| Travel & subsistence Budget: Uncapped | £5,181 |
Source: IPSA Total Spend
Expense FAQs
How much did Dáire Hughes claim in expenses?
Dáire Hughes claimed a total of £148,604 in IPSA-published expenses for the 2024-25 financial year. Source
Where does Dáire Hughes rank for MP expenses?
For the 2024-25 financial year, Dáire Hughes ranks #601 of 645 current MPs for total IPSA spend, and #6 of 7 Sinn Féin MPs. The average claim across MPs that year was £226,147. Source