Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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Question 181: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he personally pays the toll charges incurred on his travels; if not, the cost to the taxpayer of such tolls for each of the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20269/08]

Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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Ministerial cars are driven by members of An Garda Síochána. Such vehicles are exempt from tolls under section 62 of the Roads Act 1993. Accordingly, no cost arises to the Exchequer.

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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Question 182: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he personally pays the toll charges incurred on his travels; if not, the cost to the taxpayer of such tolls for each of the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20266/08]

Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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Ministerial cars are driven by members of an Garda Síochána. Such vehicles are exempt from tolls under section 62 of the Roads Act 1993. Accordingly, no cost arises to the Exchequer.