Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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Question 682: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the amount his Department and its agencies spent on the use of taxis in 2007, 2008 and to date in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22665/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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The amount spent on taxis in 2007 and 2008 was €30,184.37 and €26,996.34 respectively. The total spent to date in 2009 is €8,453.54. Taxis used by my Department's officials are strictly for business purposes and staff are required to ensure that every effort is made to minimise the use of taxis. Expenditure on taxis by agencies under the aegis of my Department is a matter for the individual agencies.