Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 March 2010
325 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the amount of expenditure incurred in the period 1 January 2009 to 31 December 2009, by his Department and also offices, agencies and any other bodies falling within his remit, on the lease, rental or purchase of car parking spaces for use by civil and public servants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10565/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraNo expenditure was incurred by my Department in the period 1 January 2009 to 31 December 2009 on the lease, rental or purchase of car parking spaces as referred to by the Deputy.
In the case of bodies/agencies funded from my Department's Vote Group, I am advised that:
€32,750 was incurred in respect of leasing of such spaces;
€40,731* was incurred in respect of renting of such spaces; and
no costs were incurred in respect of purchasing of such spaces.
*£ sterling costs arising in the case of North/South Bodies were converted using an exchange range of €1 = £0.78.
