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Departmental Expenditure

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 5 February 2025

Wednesday, 5 February 2025

Ceisteanna (992)

Ged Nash

Ceist:

992. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the total value of the annual mileage claims for each Ministers of State assigned to her Department in 2023 and 2024 respectively; to provide a breakdown for each year of the individual claims; the annual cost of overnight allowances related to the civilian drivers of each relevant Minister of State in 2023 and 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3245/25]

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Freagraí scríofa

My Department is currently collating the information requested and a reply will issue directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

The following deferred reply was received under Standing Orders.
I refer to the parliamentary question above and apologise for the delay in responding to you. Please see the tables below for information.
Minister Rabbitte Mileage Claims

Year

Claim Value

2023

€9,666.38

Qtr4

€9,666.38

2024

€21,415.08

Qtr1

€8,128.40

Qtr2

€5,370.46

Qtr3

€5,329.22

Qtr4

€2,587.00

Grand Total

€31,081.46

Civilian driver overnight allowances

Year

Claim Value

Civilian Driver 1

2023

€668

2024

€0

Civilian Driver 2

2023

€0

2024

€0

Grand Total

€668

I also wish to note that any claims made with respect of Minister of State Joe O’Brien and his civilian drivers would be processed by the Department of Rural and Community Development.
Should you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact me.
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