Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 9 Apr 2003

Vol. 565 No. 1

Written Answers. - Departmental Expenditure.

John Gormley

Question:

165 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Finance if the budget for the Irish Secret Service for 2003 has increased since last year; if so, the explanation for any such increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10173/03]

Minister for Finance (Mr. McCreevy)

The Estimate for the Secret Service as published in the Revised Estimates for Public Services for 2002 was €900,000 and the Estimate for 2003 is €831,000. It is not practice to divulge information on explanations relating to expenditure on this Vote.