Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 June 2013
153. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Taoiseach the total cost of ministerial transport in his Department in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date 2013; the number of drivers employed in each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30560/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe total expenditure on ministerial transport by my Department is provided in the following table:
|
- |
Jan 2010 - 20th June 2013 |
|
Minister of State, P. Kehoe |
€32,961 |
|
Minister of State, L. Creighton |
Nil |
The number of drivers employed in each of these years is Nil.
I have been provided with a Garda car under the ministerial transport scheme and do not use a private car for official purposes. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade pay mileage expenses in relation to Minister of State Creighton.
