Written answers

Thursday, 22 May 2008

Department of Finance

Ministerial Travel

4:00 pm

Photo of Leo VaradkarLeo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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Question 60: To ask the Minister for Finance if he personally pays the toll charges incurred on his travels; if not, the cost to the tax payer of such tolls for each of the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20274/08]

Photo of Brian Lenihan JnrBrian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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As a Minister I am provided with a Ministerial car. Ministerial cars are driven by members of the Garda Síochána. Under section 62 of the Roads Act 1993 such vehicles are exempt from tolls. Accordingly, no cost arises to the Exchequer.

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