asked the Taoiseach if he will give details of each visit abroad by a member of the Government and Parliamentary Secretaries since 31st March, 1974, including the nature, place and cost of each trip; and the overall cost.
Written Answers. - Taoiseach's Visits Abroad.
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The Taoiseach made 14 official visits abroad since the 31st March, 1974. The Parliamentary Secretary to the Taoiseach made none in that capacity.
Details of the Taoiseach's journeys are as follows:
I do not propose to give the information
|
Place |
Cost |
Purpose |
|
1974: |
£ |
|
|
London |
84.00 |
Discussion with British Prime Minister |
|
London |
Discussion with British Prime Minister |
|
|
*183.00 |
||
|
Paris |
Meeting of Heads of Government of E.E.C. |
|
|
London |
87.00 |
Oxford Union Debate and discussion with British Prime Minister |
|
Paris |
101.00 |
Meeting of Heads of Government of E.E.C. |
|
1975: |
||
|
Paris |
90.00 |
Schumann Anniversary |
|
Brussels |
174.00 |
Meeting of Heads of Government of E.E.C. |
|
Helsinki |
†990.00 |
Conference on Security and Co-Operation in Europe |
|
Rome |
2,412.00 |
Canonisation of St. Oliver Plunkett |
|
Rome |
827.00 |
Meeting of Heads of Government of E.E.C. |
|
1976: |
||
|
London |
215.00 |
Discussion with British Prime Minister. |
|
Luxembourg |
156.00 |
Meeting of Heads of Government of E.E.C. |
|
U.S.A. |
‡6,392.00 |
Bi-Centenary of U.S.A. |
|
Brussels |
140.00 |
Meeting of Heads of Government of E.E.C. |
|
Overall cost |
11,851.00 |
*The Taoiseach travelled from London to Paris in this instance and for cost purposes, both trips are combined.
†Includes Mrs. Cosgrave.
‡Estimated—accounts not final.
sought in relation to Ministers and other Parliamentary Secretaries.