Departmental Banking

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 October 2012

Tuesday, 16 October 2012

Questions (738)

Michael McGrath

Question:

738. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide, in tabular form if possible, a list of the bank accounts used by his Department and separately any agencies within the remit of his Department; the purpose of each bank account and the financial institution the bank account is with; the total amount of any interest charged or bank fees incurred by his Department and separately by each agency in 2011 and anticipated figure for 2012; the percentage of payments issued by his Department and each agency which are issued electronically and if the Department agency has any special arrangement in place on the issue of bank charges and fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44856/12]

Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

The list of bank accounts operated by or on behalf of my Department is set out in the following table.  In 2011 bank charges amounted to €914.00.  It is anticipated that the total figure for 2012 will be less due to increased use of the banking-on-line facility.  Standard banking terms and conditions apply to all accounts and there are no special arrangements in place relating to bank charges and fees. 99% of suppliers and virtually 100% of staff are paid electronically.

My Department does not hold the information requested for the Agencies by the Deputy. I have, however, forwarded your request to all agencies under the remit of my Department for direct reply to you. If you do not hear within ten working days please contact my private office.

Bank	Account Name	Purpose
Bank of Ireland, College Green	Public Bank EFT Account.	Electronic payment of suppliers.
Bank of Ireland, College Green & South Mall, Cork	Mercantile Marine Office Public Bank  Accounts, Current.	Lodgement of cash, credit/debit card payments for services i.e: candidate examination fees, ship survey fees, radio licence fees, sale of publications, applications for Seafarer's Discharge Books and Seafarer's ID Cards etc.,
Bank of Ireland, College Green, Dublin	Mercantile Marine Office Public Bank Account, Savings.	Electronic payments for services i.e: candidate examination fees, ship survey fees, radio licence fees, sale of publications, applications for Seafarer's Discharge Books and Seafarer's ID Cards etc.,
Bank of Ireland Clondalkin	Road Haulage Division Public Bank Account.	Lodgement of cheques/cash for Road Haulage licences fees.
Bank of Ireland College Green	Current Account EFT.	Payroll residual/lodging DSP payments.