Ministers may claim mileage rates in line with relevant circulars, for the period requested the value of mileage claimed by myself was €16,405.20. I have two civilian drivers for the period sought, who work alternating weeks.
Minister of State Martin Heydon for the period requested claimed €11,491.62. One driver x 12 months and one driver x 10 and a half months.
Minister of State Hackett claimed €2,085.00 for the period sought. Minister Hackett also has two drivers but these driver only started with the Minister of State in February 2021 and August 2021 respectively.