Departmental Travel.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 February 2004

Tuesday, 3 February 2004

Ceisteanna (102)

Eamon Ryan

Ceist:

231 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the amount her Department paid out in 2003 for car mileage expenses; and the separate amount paid to cover rail or bus ticket expenses. [3172/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment (Ms Harney)

The total amount paid by my Department for car mileage expenses in 2003 was €352,291. In addition, a total of €106,367 was paid in respect of other modes of transport such as taxis, bus or rail.