Officials of the Department avail of public transport in the form of bus and train services, both within the State and overseas.
In 2007, a total of €13,370 was spent on domestic public transport services by officials of the Department in the course of their official duties. The 2008 year to date cost of domestic public transport is €16,180. The main reason for the increase in the 2008 year to date figure over 2007 is the increase in the number of Department staff relocated to the Department's temporary office in Fossa, Killarney, Co. Kerry. In 2007 €4,257 was spent on foreign public transport services. The 2008 year to date figure for this service is €2,056.