asked the Minister for Health if he will give details of each visit to a foreign country undertaken since 31st March, 1974, including the overall cost of such visit and the advantage for this country arising therefrom.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Visits Abroad.
I am assuming the Deputy is referring to visits by Ministers and Parliamentary Secretaries. With the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, I intend to present the reply in the form of a tabular statement for circulation with the Official Report. Following is the statement.
Person |
Visit to and date |
Cost |
Purpose of visit |
Advantage arising |
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Welfare |
London 16th May |
£54.66 |
Exchange of views on developments in the field of health and and welfare services for the handicapped. |
Information important in relation to EEC proposals on services for the handicapped. |
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Health |
London 25/26th May |
£33.75 |
To address Corkmen's Association gathering. |
Information imparted on current developments in Ireland. |