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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 October 2017

Tuesday, 24 October 2017

Ceisteanna (117)

Catherine Murphy

Ceist:

117. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 84 of 10 October 2017, if the OPW retains the remaining percentage of income from moneys derived from rental space on Garda telecoms masts or if the funds are lodged to the central Exchequer fund once funds are lodged to the Department of Justice and Equality and the appointed site management agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44951/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

The remaining income from licence fees, under the telecommunications licences granted by the Commissioners of Public Works (OPW) in respect of Garda Masts, is surrendered to the Exchequer as part of Appropriations in Aid on the OPW Vote, after the deduction of expenses incurred as a result of the granting of the licences.