asked the Taoiseach if he will list the number of visits by members of the Government over the past two years to the US; the particular Ministers involved; and the purposes of their visits.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Ministers' Visits to US.
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With your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, I propose to circulate in the Official Report a statement giving, in relation to official visits, the information requested.
Following is the statement:
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Member of Government |
Number of Visits to the USA |
Purposes of Visits |
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Taoiseach |
2 |
To attend funeral of the late Senator Kennedy. |
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Visit in course of return journey from Japan—dealt with in reply to Question No. 2 of 23rd October, 1968. |
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Tánaiste and Minister for External Affairs |
6 |
Attendances at sessions of United Nations General Assembly (4). |
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Attendance at funeral of late President Eisenhower. |
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Meeting with Secretary-General of the United Nations. |
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|
Minister for Transport and Power |
1 |
To open new offices of Aer Lingus, New York. |
|
Minister for Finance |
1 |
To open Ireland House, New York. |
|
Minister for Education |
1 |
To address the NUI Graduates Club, New York, and to promote the activities of Bord Fáilte. |
|
Minister for Social Welfare |
1 |
To attend United Nations International Conference of Ministers responsible for Social Welfare. |
|
Minister for Industry and Commerce |
4 |
Trade and industrial promotion. |
|
Minister for Health |
1 |
To examine possibilities in connection with the development of services for mentally handicapped in this country. |