Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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Question 414: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the public transport services used by him since he came into office or since 2007 on official business; the destinations travelled to; the cost of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39796/08]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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Since taking office as Minister for Foreign Affairs, I have not had occasion to use public transport in the course of my official duties.

Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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Question 415: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the public transport services used by his officials since 2007 on official business; the cost of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39824/08]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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My Department's travel policy states clearly that "public transport should, where available and feasible, be used in preference to other more expensive modes of transport." This travel policy is currently under review.

The table below sets out the costs of public transport used by officials of this Department in 2007 and, to date, in 2008. The table includes the total costs incurred in respect of rail and bus travel by the officers of the Department based at headquarters (Dublin and Limerick) and at our missions abroad. The table does not include air-fares but I am also happy to provide those details to the Deputy, if desired.