Written answers

Tuesday, 24 March 2009

Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform

Ministerial Staff

9:00 pm

Photo of Arthur MorganArthur Morgan (Louth, Sinn Fein)
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Question 536: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of drivers for each individual Junior Minister in his Department and their remuneration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11114/09]

Photo of Arthur MorganArthur Morgan (Louth, Sinn Fein)
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Question 537: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of drivers he has working for him and their remuneration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11128/09]

Photo of Dermot AhernDermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 536 and 537 together.

There are no drivers employed directly by me. Under a long-standing arrangement, Government Ministers and certain other State officials are provided with an official car which is driven by a member of An Garda Síochána from a pool of Gardaí which are allocated on a full-time basis to Office Holders. These Gardaí provide security and personal protection in addition to their driving duties. The cost of this service is funded from the Vote of An Garda Síochána and individual rates of remuneration are not readily available.

My colleague, Mr Conor Lenihan, TD, Minister of State for Integration, has two civilian drivers who work on a week on — week off basis. There is a one-point pay scale for civilian drivers, who are paid €667.43 per week.

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