Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 June 2009
264 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for Health and Children the amount of banking charges paid by her Department over the past three years; the breakdown of these charges; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22884/09]
View answerThe amount of bank charges paid by my Department for the three years 2006 to 2008 amounted to €3,519. This includes annual fees for credit cards of €730, late payment charges of €216 and foreign currency transaction charges of €2,573.
265 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Health and Children the amount spent by her Department each year for the past three years on bottled water; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22898/09]
View answerThe cost of bottled water purchased by my Department each year for the past three years is detailed as follows:
|
Year |
Cost |
|
€ |
|
|
2006 |
17,312.00 |
|
2007 |
10,901.00 |
|
2008 |
2,336.00 |
|
2009 to date |
1,324.00 |
These figures include the cost of bottled water and the cost of water coolers. During 2007 a mains water filtration system was installed in my Department in Hawkins House. This has greatly reduced the costs of bottled water.
