Departmental Banking

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 November 2013

Tuesday, 26 November 2013

Questions (280)

Ciaran Lynch

Question:

280. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the value of services provided to the public by his Department and entities reporting to his Department where a payment is accepted by debit or credit card; the percentage of additional charge that is applied to such transactions under the merchant agreement; the total value of the additional charge in respect of debit and credit cards in 2012; if any portion of the additional charge accrued to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50139/13]

Written answers

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform

In response to the Deputy’s question my Department does not provide any service to the public where a payment by debit card or credit card is required. I understand that the Office of Public Works are unable to provide the information in the time allowed but will be writing to you shortly with a comprehensive reply.