asked the Taoiseach if he will state in respect of himself and his Parliamentary Secretary (a) the number of visits abroad since 1st September, 1971 and (b) the purpose and total cost of each visit.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Official Visits Abroad.
54.
With your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, I propose to circulate, with the Official Report, a statement giving, in relation to official visits, the information requested.
Following is the statement:
|
Member of Government or Parliamentary Secretary |
Duration of absence |
Purpose of visit |
Cost £ |
|
Taoiseach (7 visits) |
6th to 7th September, 1971. |
Discussions with British Prime Minister, Chequers. |
£26.40 |
|
26th to 28th September, 1971. |
Discussions with British Prime Minister, Chequers. |
£26.40 |
|
|
6th December, 1971. |
Luncheon with Westminster Parliamentary Press Gallery Club, London. |
£24.06 |
|
|
21st to 23rd January, 1972. |
Signing of Treaty of accession to European Communities, Brussels. |
£301.98 |
|
|
23rd to 25th January, 1972. |
Attendance at funeral of King of Denmark, Copenhagen. |
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|
3rd to 8th September, 1972. |
Meetings with West German Chancellor and British Prime Minister and attendance at Olympic Games, Munich. |
Not yetavailable. |
|
|
17th to 21st October, 1972. |
Attendance at EEC Summit meeting, Paris. |
Not yetavailable. |
|
|
Parliamentary Secretary to Taoiseach (1 visit). |
27th March to 15th April, 1972. |
Visit to United States of America arranged by the Governmental Affairs Institute of the U.S.A. |
Nil. |