Damien English (Meath West, Fine Gael)
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Question 454: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will detail in tabular form the number of reams of A4 sized paper and A3 sized paper purchased in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010 by his Department and each agency under its aegis; and the proportion of which is 100% recycled paper. [14934/10]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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It is the Department's policy to use only recycled paper wherever possible. Approximately 95% of A3 and A4 sized paper used by the Department of Transport is recyclable. The remaining 5% relates to specialist paper used mainly for colour presentations, for which the paper has to be heavier and more robust for effective and efficient reproduction.Annual data on the number of reams used is currently being collated and I will write separately to the Deputy once this is to hand.

Insofar as the agencies under the aegis of the Department of Transport are concerned, the arrangements for the procurement of paper is a matter that is dealt with directly by the agencies concerned.