asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food (a) the names of all persons who are provided with cars by the State, excluding members of the Government (b) the Departments of State, semi-State agencies and boards constituted by the Government where these persons are employed and the offices they hold (c) the number of drivers employed, the total cost in each case and the type of use for which these cars are permitted and (d) the total overall cost to the State.
Written Answers. - State Cars.
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My Department does not provide cars for any of its staff.
The provision of cars for persons employed by any of the State-sponsored bodies under the aegis of my Department, in so far as this may be done, is a matter for the body concerned and is one in which I would not consider it appropriate to intervene.