Departmental Travel.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 April 2008

Wednesday, 2 April 2008

Questions (384)

Fergus O'Dowd

Question:

446 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Health and Children if her Department has used helicopters for any purpose for each year since 2002 to date in 2008; the reason for such use; the suppliers of the helicopter; the dates and locations visited and distance travelled; the cost of same and persons carried; if quotations were sought for such trips; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12422/08]

Written answers

Minister for Health and Children (Deputy Mary Harney)

In all instances, from 2002 to date, when my Department may have availed of helicopters for official Department business, arrangements were made through the Executive Branch of the Department of Defence. The additional information sought by the Deputy is currently being collated by the Department of Defence and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.