Ministerial Travel.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 22 May 2008

Thursday, 22 May 2008

Questions (136)

Leo Varadkar

Question:

133 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he personally pays the toll charges incurred on his travels; if not, the cost to the taxpayer of such tolls for each of the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20267/08]

Written answers

Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism (Deputy Martin Cullen)

Ministerial cars are driven by members of the Garda Síochána and are exempt from tolls in accordance with Section 62 of the Roads Act 1993. Accordingly, no cost arises to the Exchequer.