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Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 25 April 2013

Thursday, 25 April 2013

Ceisteanna (81)

Brendan Griffin

Ceist:

81. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the cost of the provision of tour guides and the expenses incurred in providing this service at a location (details supplied) in County Kerry for the 2012 season; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19491/13]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (Deputy Brian Hayes)

The cost of mounting the Guide Service at Skellig Michael during the 2012 season was €129,793.47. This includes Guide pay, Travel and Subsistence, Personal Protective Equipment and specialist Safety Training.