Fergus O'Dowd
Question:141 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Taoiseach the cost on a yearly basis for transport hire of any kind for his transport brought from and to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34099/07]
View answerTuesday, 11 December 2007
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The cost to my Department on a yearly basis from 2002 to date for transport hire is detailed in the table.
|
Year |
Cost of Transport Hire |
|
€ |
|
|
2002 (July to December) |
68,174 |
|
2003 |
44,724 |
|
2004 |
77,751 |
|
2005 |
83,922 |
|
2006 |
117,865 |
|
2007 |
50,534 |
The reasons for the hire of transport include refunds to the Department of Foreign Affairs in respect of car hire for official functions when travelling abroad, for specific state functions where transport is required for dignitaries and to facilitate business meetings including those in connection with Northern Ireland. The information requested by the Deputy for the years 1997 to July 2002 is not readily available. However, it is being compiled at present and will be forwarded as soon as possible.