asked the Minister for Justice the occasions in the past 12 months on which a guard of honour of members of the Garda Síochána was provided for any member of the Government; the cost thereof; and the man hours involved.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Guards of Honour.
There were five formal occasions on which the Minister for Justice was attended by a guard of honour and particulars as to these are given in a tabular statement which, with your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, will be circulated with the Official Report.
Following is the statement:
Date |
Occasion |
Minister |
Cost to Public Funds |
Man-hours involved |
29th August, 1967 |
Opening of a new school at Longford |
Minister for Justice |
£3 |
20 |
20th January, 1968 |
Chamber of Commerce Dinner at Waterford |
Minister for Justice |
Nil |
20 |
1st March, 1968 |
Opening of new garage at Garda Depot, Phoenix Park |
Minister for Justice |
Nil |
30 |
9th April, 1968 |
Official visit to Garda Head- quarters, Phoenix Park |
Minister for Justice |
Nil |
31 |
2nd May, 1968 |
Presentation of Scott Medal at Training Centre, Templemore |
Minister for Justice |
Nil |
12 |