Ministerial Travel.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 22 May 2008

Thursday, 22 May 2008

Questions (257)

Leo Varadkar

Question:

257 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government 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. [20273/08]

Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Deputy John Gormley)

Ministerial cars are driven by members of An Garda Síochána. Such vehicles are exempt from tolls under section 62 of the Roads Act 1993. Accordingly, no cost arises to the Exchequer.