Ministerial Transport

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 September 2012

Tuesday, 18 September 2012

Questions (519)

Seán Fleming

Question:

519. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the amount spent by his Department on drivers and ministerial transport since February 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37595/12]

Written answers

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (Deputy Brendan Howlin)

In response to the Deputy’s question, the amount spent by his Department on drivers and Ministerial transport since February 2011 has been €148,847.06. This cost includes 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.