I propose to take Questions Nos. 570 and 571 together.
In accordance with Government Decision of 15 March 2011, I retain a State car and Garda drivers in my capacity as the Minister for Justice and Equality.
The Government Chief Whip and Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach and the Department of Defence, Paul Kehoe T.D., is assigned two civilian drivers. The costs associated with the drivers for the period 1 June 2011 to 31 December 2011 is set out below. Any mileage and car related expenses paid to Minister of State Kehoe are a matter for the Department of the Taoiseach.
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Paid 1/6/2011 to 31/12/2011
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Paid in 2012 but relating to 2011
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Basic Pay
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€43,211.70
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Nil
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Pay for extra attendance
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€1,263.50
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€2,256.25
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Travel and Subsistence
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€9,479.36
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€862.18
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