Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 March 2013
338. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the full cost of ministerial transport and the breakdown of this cost between salaries, mileage allowance and other travel costs for Ministers and Ministers of State in his Department for 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15680/13]
View answerThe total cost of drivers in 2012 (including salary, overtime, extra attendance and expenses) for myself and the two junior Ministers in my Department amounts to €263,145. Total Ministerial mileage paid in 2012 is €57,305. Total subsistence paid to Ministers in 2012 is €15,950. Information regarding other travel costs i.e. flights, is being prepared and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.
