Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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Question 425: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the public transport services used by him since he came into office or since 2007 on official business; the destinations travelled to and the cost of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39788/08]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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I have not used public transport since I was appointed as Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism in May 2008. However, I make a point of walking to the numerous functions I have in the City Centre, where conditions have allowed. The mileage accrued by Ministerial car since May 2008 is 33,000 kilometres. The cost per kilometre car is a matter for the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, who have responsibility for the running costs of all Ministerial vehicles.

Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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Question 426: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism 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. [39816/08]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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Officials of the Department avail of public transport in the form of bus and train services, both within the State and overseas.

In 2007, a total of €13,370 was spent on domestic public transport services by officials of the Department in the course of their official duties. The 2008 year to date cost of domestic public transport is €16,180. The main reason for the increase in the 2008 year to date figure over 2007 is the increase in the number of Department staff relocated to the Department's temporary office in Fossa, Killarney, Co. Kerry. In 2007 €4,257 was spent on foreign public transport services. The 2008 year to date figure for this service is €2,056.