Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 25 April 2012
88 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the amount spent by his Department on drivers and ministerial transport since February 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20714/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraI have received a total of €12,991 in respect of mileage claims covering the period May 2011-March 2012. I have two civilian drivers who are paid €631.75 per week by my Department. In the period May 2011 to March 2012 they received a combined payment of €66,370. In the same period they received a combined total of €16,246 in travel and subsistence claims. My Department paid €13,512 in Employer PRSI contributions in respect of the two drivers for the period February 2011 to March 2012.
