281 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the amount his Department paid annually for car mileage since 2007 to date in 2010; the amount paid to cover rail and bus tickets separately; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11685/10]

My Department has paid the following amounts annually in respect of car mileage since 2007 to date in 2010:

My Department has paid the following amounts annually in respect of rail and bus tickets since 2007 to date in 2010: