Michael P. Kitt
Question:639 Mr. M. Kitt asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation the areas of his Department that use answering machines; the savings involved in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8742/98]
Written Answers. - Departmental Technology.
The Department operates a voice messaging system on all its telephone extensions. This ensures that all calls which cannot be answered immediately are recorded, at no extra operational cost to the Department. Its primary purpose is not to secure savings but to improve the quality of the Department's customer service.