Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 January 2015
262. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the amount spent by his Department on ministerial drivers and associated travel expenses for each of the past four years; the way this compares with similar expenditure for the four years from 2007 to 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2527/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn response to the Deputy's question the following table outlines the cost of Ministerial drivers and associated travel expenses in my Department since its inception in 2011:
Ministerial Drivers Costs and associated travel expenses for the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform since 2011
|
- |
2011 € |
2012 € |
2013 € |
2014 € |
|
Minister's Drivers Travel & Subsistence |
16,767.23 |
24,171.01 |
24,985.45 |
23,992.30 |
|
Drivers Salary Costs |
46,208.00 |
71,062.85 |
68,499.75 |
73,534.25 |
|
Total |
62,975.23 |
95,233.86 |
93,485.20 |
97,526.55 |
I understand that the Minister of State at the Office of Public Works will be contacting you directly with his response.
