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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 September 2015

Tuesday, 22 September 2015

Questions (1578)

Paul Murphy

Question:

1578. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the annual cost to his Department of fees paid to private for-profit companies to provide public services, for example, waste collection, motorway toll operators, public transport such as Veolia-Luas and private bus companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32720/15]

Written answers

Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources

In the time available, it has not been possible to ascertain the annual cost, if any, to my Department of fees paid to private companies to provide public services. I will reply to the Deputy as soon as possible with the requested information.