State Bodies

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 July 2023

Tuesday, 25 July 2023

Questions (224)

Fergus O'Dowd

Question:

224. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 250 of 13 July 2023, in respect of the Iarnrod Éireann returns (details supplied), the reasons the benefit-in-kind section was nil on the initial response but benefit-in-kind was subsequently added to the most recent response; the details of the car in question, by make and model; whether it is leased or purchased by the State company; if it is changed each year; if there are other employees that benefit from a car allowance; if so, if they pay benefit-in-kind; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36337/23]

Written answers

Minister for Transport

Following my 13 July reply in relation to PQ 34985/23, information in relation to the CEO of Iarnród Éireann as requested by the deputy is outlined below.

Benefit-in-Kind

The use of a car was included in other benefits in the original response.  However, this was quantified in the subsequent response which clarified the format of information requested.

Transport

The car is leased for 3 years and is a Ford Mach-E Electric car. The lease cost is €1,249 per month (plus €85 maintenance and €10 road tax per month).

31 employees benefit from a car allowance. This is paid through the payroll (PAYE) and is taxed.