Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 25 April 2012
41 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the amount spent by his Department on drivers and ministerial transport since February 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20710/12]
View answerThe table below provides the details of costs for drivers and ground transport for Ministers of State at my Department for the period in question. The sum includes severance payments that arose due to the change in Government in 2011. My Department currently employs two Civilian Drivers.
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€ |
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Driver salaries, including PRSI |
156,331 |
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Driver severance and redundancy payments |
42,447 |
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Mileage payments to Ministers of State |
31,686 |
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Total |
230,464 |
