507 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the number of staff in his Department for whom two or more phone lines have been provided at their home; the number of lines provided in each case; the reason for this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13043/07]

None of the staff at my Department have 2 or more telephone lines provided in their homes.

508 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the amount of money paid to the training officers in his Department in respect of travel and subsistence allowances; the number of training days organised; and if the relocation of CMOD to Tullamore has had an impact on the work of training officers or on the work of those who attend courses there. [13058/07]

In the year in question, 2006, during which CMOD relocated to Tullamore, a total amount of €3,427.29 was paid to training officers in my Department in respect of travel and subsistence allowances.

Our records indicate for the same period that approximately 90 separate training events were organised within the Department, ranging from half-day to 2 days in duration.

The relocation of CMOD to Tullamore has had a minimal impact on the work of my Department's training officers or on the work of staff as very few would attend CMOD courses in Tullamore.

509 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the average amount of travel and subsistence allowances paid by his Department in respect of attendance at pre-retirement planning courses prior to the relocation of the Civil Service Training Centre to Tullamore; the average amount paid in respect of attendance at the same course since the centre was relocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13088/07]

Our records would indicate that the following average amounts were paid to staff of my Department for travel and subsistence allowances in respect of attendance at pre-retirement planning courses:

Period prior to relocation of CMOD to Tullamore: €760.57

Period following relocation of CMOD to Tullamore: €867.73