asked the Minister for Agriculture if he will state in regard to visits abroad made by the former Minister for Agriculture during the 29 months following 18th February, 1948, (a) the date and duration of each such visit; (b) the country or countries visited; (c) the purpose of each such visit; (d) the number of civil servants and/or officials of State sponsored corporations who accompanied him on each such visit, and (e) the total expenditure involved including travel, hotels, entertainment, whether borne by State funds or by State sponsored corporation.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Visits Abroad made by Former Minister.
Mr. Walsh
As the reply is in the form of a tabular statement, I propose, with your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, to have it circulated in the Official Report.
Following is the statement:—
PARTICULARS OF JOURNEYS ABROAD by the Minister for Agriculture during the 29 Months following 18th February, 1948.
|
Date and Duration of Visits |
Country Visited |
Purpose of Visit |
Number of Civil Servants and/or officials of State sponsored Corporations accompanying Minister |
|
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Departure |
Return |
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23rd March, 1948 |
25th March, 1948 |
Great Britain (London) |
Cattle Trade Discussions with British Authorities. |
2 |
|
16th June, 1948 |
22nd June, 1948 |
Great Britain (London) |
Trade Agreement with Great Britain |
2 |
|
6th November, 1948 |
2nd December, 1948 |
U.S.A. (Washington) |
F.A.O. Conference |
3 |
|
3rd February, 1949 |
5th February, 1949 |
Great Britain (London) |
Egg Trade Discussions with British Authorities |
2 |
|
15th November, 1949 |
17th December, 1949 |
U.S.A. (Washington) |
F.A.O. Conference |
3 |
|
3rd April, 1950 |
6th April, 1950 |
Great Britain (London) |
General Trade Negotiations with British Ministry of Food |
7 |
|
Total Expenditure involved(including travel, hotels and entertainment) |
£ 3,980 |