I propose to take Questions Nos. 7 and 8 together.
In accordance with arrangements generally for former Taoisigh, my Department meets the costs of a car mobile phone installed in the State car provided for former Taoiseach, Mr. Haughey. The cost of calls on this phone is also met from my Department's Vote.
The estimated average annual cost for the use of this facility in respect of Mr. Haughey over the period 1997 to 1999 is £978.75. The estimated average annual cost for the same period in respect of the former Taoisigh, who have held office since the facility was first introduced in 1987, is £7,039.36. In addition, there was a once-off cost of £417.45 in 1999 to upgrade the phone and car installation for Mr. Haughey.
No other facilities are provided by my Department to Mr. Haughey. There are no proposals for review of the arrangements for the provision of State cars for former Taoisigh with which the car mobile phone facility is linked.