Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 3 April 2014
135. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the duration of the merchant agreement where payment by debit or credit card is accepted for services provided by his Department or bodies under the aegis of his Department to the public; when the term of the agreement will end; if the merchant agreement is awarded by way of tender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15734/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department does not provide services to the public where payment is accepted by debit or credit card. However, the Geological Society of Ireland, a Division of my Department, operates a bookshop which accepts payment by cash, debit and credit card. The total gross turnover of the bookshop is in the region of €30,000 per annum. The credit/debit card facility is provided by Bank of Ireland who operate the Department's commercial bank accounts. The services provided and their associated costs are reviewed periodically.
