Vol. 533 No. 4
78 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Defence the actual position of the costs arising from the provision by the Defence Forces of assistance in the movement of cash for the years 1995 to 2000; the estimated costs involved; the actual portion recouped from the banks as a percentage of the estimated costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7890/01]
The total cost in respect of the provision by the Defence Forces of assistance to the Garda Síochána in protecting movements of cash for the years 1995 to 2000 was as follows: 1995 – £3.4 million; 1996 – £3.6 million; 1997 – £4.3 million; 1998 – £4.2 million; 1999 – £4.5 million; 2000 – £4.7 million.
In line with the Government decision imposing a charge on the banks, part of these costs are recouped. A sum of £2.25 million has been refunded by the banks to my Department each year since 1995.
