Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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494. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the amount spent by his Department on taxi and-or limousine fares in the past two years to date by year and amount, and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35492/17]

Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael)
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Taxi services for staff of the Department of Justice and Equality on official duties are provided by a company on foot of a contract put in place by the Office of Government Procurement. The Department's policy on use of taxis ensures that such usage is kept to a minimum and staff are advised to share services when a taxi is required.

Expenditure for the period requested is as follows:

2015- €40,642

2016 - €41,120

2017 - €27,221 (January - June)