Enda Kenny
Question:296 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if an allowance is paid by his Department to officers or agents of his Department for service in an official Gaeltacht area or due to the fact that a Gaeltacht area exists in the county in which they serve; the rate and conditions which apply to this allowance; the numbers who availed of the allowance in 2000-01; the amount provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30728/01]