Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 June 2022
372. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Education the details of the car and driver expenses in her Department that were claimed by the Minister and Ministers of State in 2021, in tabular form. [31392/22]
View answerIn accordance with the terms of the Guidelines for Ministerial Appointments for the 33rd Dáil, as published by the Department of Public Expenditure & Reform, I have two civilian drivers to assist me in carrying out my ministerial duties. The Minister of State in my Department also has two civilian drivers. These drivers are paid in line with the relevant salary scale for civilian drivers. Maintenance and the cost of fuel associated with our use of our cars are met by us as the registered owners and we are entitled to claim travel expenses in accordance with travel and subsistence regulations as set by the Department of Public Expenditure & Reform. My expenses in 2021 amounted to €13,685 and the expenses of Minister of State Madigan amounted to €13,983.
