Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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Question 197: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the cost on a yearly basis for transport hire of any kind for his transport and that of his staff for each year since 1997 to date in 2007; the reason for such hire; if tenders were sought; the locations brought from and to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34094/07]

Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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The table provides details of the cost of transport hire in respect of myself and my staff for attendance at meetings since my appointment as Minister for Finance. Car hire for the trips outlined was arranged by the Department of Foreign Affairs.