M. J. Nolan
Question:241 Mr. Nolan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the amount spent by his Department on upgrading its IT systems in 2002; and the projected investment in these facilities for 2003. [18421/03]
Vol. 570 No. 2
241 Mr. Nolan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the amount spent by his Department on upgrading its IT systems in 2002; and the projected investment in these facilities for 2003. [18421/03]
In 2002, the Department of Foreign Affairs spent €10,514,761.81 on upgrading its systems. This figure includes approximately €4.7 million for the automated passport office project.
The projected investment in these facilities for 2003 is €17,090,000.00 of which €14,000,000 is being allocated to the automated passport office project.