Seán Fleming
Question:229. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Finance the amount spent by his Department on drivers and ministerial transport since February 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37590/12]
View answerTuesday, 18 September 2012
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In relation to the use of my car for Ministerial travel, the total cost has been €173,434 for the period May 2011 to date in September 2012. This cost included mileage (which is to cover car related expenses), the salaries paid to civilian drivers, travel and subsistence paid to the drivers and Employer PRSI contributions in respect of the two drivers. This amount is significantly below the €280,000 average annual cost under the previous domestic Ministerial transport regime for each Minister.