Vol. 520 No. 4
12 Mr. Quinn asked the Taoiseach the facilities or privileges provided by his Department to a former Taoiseach (details supplied); the estimated annual cost of such privileges or facilities; the plans if any there are to review these privileges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15896/00]
In accordance with arrangements generally for former Taoisigh, my Department meets the costs of a car mobile telephone installed in the State car provided for former Taoiseach, Mr. Haughey. The cost of calls on this telephone is also met from my Department's Vote. This arrangement dates back to 1987. There are no plans to review the arrangement.
The estimated average annual cost for the use of this facility in respect of Mr. Haughey over the period 1997 to 1999 is £978.75. The estimated average annual cost for the same period in respect of all four former Taoisigh is £7,039.36. In addition, there was a once off cost of £417.45 in 1999 to upgrade the phone and car installation for Mr. Haughey.
No other facilities are provided by my Department to Mr. Haughey.
