asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the estimated amount that his Department will pay to Telecom Éireann and An Post during 1987 for services rendered; if it is possible to make savings in these areas of expenditure and if he will give the corresponding figures for the 1986 out-turn.
Written Answers. - Telephone and Postal Costs.
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The estimated amounts which my Department will pay in 1987 to Telecom Éireann and An Post for telephone and postal services, are £1.5 million and £1.25 million respectively. The corresponding amounts paid in 1986 were £1.4 million and £1.2 million respectively.
These services are continuously monitored for the purpose of reducing expenditure on them wherever possible.