Arthur Morgan (Louth, Sinn Fein)
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Question 914: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of drivers for each individual Minister of State in his Department and their remuneration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11105/09]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin South, Green Party)
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There are two civilian drivers employed by the Minister of State at my Department, working on a week on — week off basis. The current salary of both drivers is €34,826 per annum.

Arthur Morgan (Louth, Sinn Fein)
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Question 915: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of drivers he has working for him and their remuneration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11120/09]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin South, Green Party)
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There are no drivers employed directly by me. Under a long-standing arrangement, all Government Ministers and certain other State officials are provided with a State car which is driven by a member of An Garda Síochána from a pool of Gardaí, two of whom are assigned to me. These Gardaí provide personal protection in addition to their driving duties. The cost of this service is funded from the Vote of An Garda Síochána.