McDowell is top of the bill

THE foreign travel expenses of Justice Minister Michael McDowell exceed those of Foreign Affairs Minister Brian Cowen, new figures reveal.

McDowell is top of the bill
Mon, 11 Aug, 2003 - 01:00
Michael O’Farrell,  Political Reporter

The latest figures, covering the first half of this year, show Minister Cowen spent just €28,468 on foreign travel and subsistence almost €4,000 less than Minister McDowell.

Last week the Department of Finance confirmed it had no plans to review TD's expenses.

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