Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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Question 494: To ask the Minister for Defence 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. [39791/08]

Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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Question 495: To ask the Minister for Defence 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. [39819/08]

Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 494 and 495 together.

I wish to state that while I do use public transport on occasions no costs have been incurred by me for the use of public transport on official business since I took office. In relation to my officials, the amount paid in respect of the use of bus and rail transport while on official business, since 2007, is €25,493.15. This figure does not include taxi fares.