Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 January 2019
267. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the cost incurred by his Department in 2018 for the use of taxi services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54215/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe following table sets out the amount spent by my Department on Taxi Services in 2018.
My Department employs the services of a taxi company engaged through an Office of Government Procurement drawdown contract. The hire of taxis to travel to and from meetings is only permitted where no suitable public transport is available or feasible.
|
Month |
Amount Spent |
|
January |
€1,315.04 |
|
February |
€1,556.97 |
|
March |
€1,298.50 |
|
April |
€1,682.36 |
|
May |
€1,673.70 |
|
June |
€1,357.82 |
|
July |
€1,620.66 |
|
August |
€943.42 |
|
September |
€771.84 |
|
October |
€1,796.62 |
|
November |
€1,980.52 |
|
December |
€2,462.46 |
|
Total |
€18,459.91 |
