Written answers

Tuesday, 11 December 2007

Department of An Taoiseach

Departmental Transport

9:00 pm

Photo of Fergus O'DowdFergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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Question 141: To ask the Taoiseach the cost on a yearly basis for transport hire of any kind for his transport brought from and to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34099/07]

Photo of Bertie AhernBertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)
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The cost to my Department on a yearly basis from 2002 to date for transport hire is detailed in the table.

YearCost of Transport Hire
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2002 (July to December)68,174
200344,724
200477,751
200583,922
2006117,865
200750,534

The reasons for the hire of transport include refunds to the Department of Foreign Affairs in respect of car hire for official functions when travelling abroad, for specific state functions where transport is required for dignitaries and to facilitate business meetings including those in connection with Northern Ireland. The information requested by the Deputy for the years 1997 to July 2002 is not readily available. However, it is being compiled at present and will be forwarded as soon as possible.

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