Written Answers - Ministerial Travel.Thursday, 15 October 2009 |
Dáil Eireann Debate
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Deputy Leo Varadkar
asked the
Minister for Finance
the cost of official domestic travel including all transport costs, accommodation, meals and other incidentals incurred by himself and the Ministers of State at his Department in 2007, 2008 and to date in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Minister for Finance (Deputy Brian Lenihan):
There were no direct costs incurred by my Department for official domestic travel by me or my predecessor in 2007 and 2008. In 2009, the only cost to date for official domestic travel was €140.97 for air travel. As the Deputy is aware, a ministerial car is provided for my use, the cost of which is borne by the Department of Justice. The cost of the ministerial air transport service, which was used on two occasions for official domestic travel in the same period, is borne by the Department of Defence. Details of costs of official domestic travel undertaken by the Minister of State could not be compiled in the time available and will be forwarded directly to the Deputy.
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