Jonathan O'Brien (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein)
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Question 81: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount it is costing the Exchequer to supply the security measures currently in place for the facilitation of the Smithfield horse fair, Dublin, in terms of Customs and Excise officials; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30148/11]

Michael Noonan (Limerick City, Fine Gael)
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The Revenue participation in operations in Smithfield are part of our ongoing efforts to counteract the shadow economy with a focus on tax, customs and excise duty evasion. Many of the personnel participating on the operations did so as part of their normal duties. Some staff who took part in the operations were eligible for overtime and travel and subsistence payments. In 2011 these payments amounted €1,736 for overtime and €127 for travel & subsistence.