Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 March 2004
459 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he intends to review the costs incurred by the Exchequer originating in security provided for banks and other lending institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9138/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs regards costs associated with cash escorts carried out by the Garda Síochána, following negotiations between the banks and my Department last year, the banks agreed to increase their contributions to these costs from €952,000 in respect of 2002 and previous years to €3,000,000 in respect of 2003.
It was also agreed that further discussions would occur about the level of contributions to be made by the banks in future years and my Department is currently pursuing this matter.
