The amount paid by my Department in 2007 in respect of official motor travel in accordance with the rates approved by the Department of Finance was €189,231. The breakdown of this figure is as follows:
Car type
|
Amount claimed (€) up to 4,000 miles
|
Number of claimants
|
Amount claimed (€) greater than 4,000 miles
|
Number of claimants
|
Up to 1,200 cc
|
2,183
|
10
|
0
|
0
|
Between 1,201 cc and 1,500 cc
|
44,169
|
54
|
1,586
|
2
|
Above 1,501 cc*
|
130,901
|
118
|
10,392
|
7
|
Total
|
177,253
|
182
|
11,978
|
9
|
*These figures are in respect of Official Motor Travel claimed at a rate of €1.2601 for mileage up to 4,000 miles and €0.5897 for mileage exceeding 4,000 miles.
There were no claims in respect of cycling allowances in 2007.