asked the Taoiseach the number, date, venue and purpose of all the official engagements attended by each Minister of State in his Department since 1 January 1980.
Written Answers. - Minister of State Official Engagements.
A tabular statement is attached giving the information sought by the Deputy in relation to the Minister of State at my Department, Mr. Seán Moore, T.D.
Official engagements of Mr. Seán Moore, TD, Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach.
Date |
Engagement |
Venue |
|
1. |
9 March 1980 |
RAY DAY—Mass and prize giving ceremony for Our Lady of Mercy School, Drimnagh. |
Our Lady's Hall, Drimnagh. Dublin. |
2. |
15 March 1980 |
Irish Association of Sheffield and District— Annual Dinner Dance. |
Sheffield. |
3. |
6 April 1980 |
Kilmainham Jail: Wreath Laying ceremony. |
Kilmainham Jail, Dublin. |
4. |
17 April 1980 |
Leinster Secretarial Institute: Presentation of Awards. |
Shelbourne Hotel, Dublin. |
5. |
26 April 1980 |
Civil Service Executive Union Annual Dinner. |
Shelbourne Hotel, Dublin. |
6. |
15 May 1980 |
Polio Fellowship of Ireland: Presentation of Certificates to Horticultural Trainees. |
Stillorgan, County Dublin. |
7. |
21 May 1980 |
Presentation of Minibus donated by CIE busmen to National Association of Cere bral Palsy. |
CIE Social Club, Ballyfermot, Dublin. |
380.
asked the Minister for Defence the number, date, venue and purpose of all official engagements attended by each Minister of State in his Department since 1 January 1980.
Seven official engagements were attended by the Minister of State at the Department of Defence since 1 January 1980. Details are as follows:—
Date |
Venue |
Purpose |
26 January 1980 |
Grand Hotel, Tramore. |
Waterford City and County Civil Defence function. |
28 March 1980 |
Civil Defence School. |
Formal handover of personnel and equipment vehicles to Civil Defence. |
30 March 1980 |
Civil Defence No. 7 Region, Control Centre, County Kildare. |
1980 National Fallout Exercise. |
3 May 1980 |
Park Hotel, Sligo. |
Civil Defence National Casualty Competition. |
24 May 1980 |
Parkway Motel, Limerick. |
Civil Defence National Auxiliary Fire Service Competition. |
7 June 1980 |
Flannery's Motor Inn, Galway. |
Civil Defence National Rescue Competition. |
14 June 1980 |
Maritime Museum, Dun Laoghaire. |
Representing the Minister at the opening of the “Asgard II” exhibition. |
381.
asked the Minister for Industry, Commerce and Tourism the number, date, venue and purpose of all official engagements attended by each Minister of State in his Department since 1 January 1980.
There are two Ministers of State at my Department. The information sought by the Deputy in respect of each is in the attached schedule.
Official Engagements attended by Mr. Raphael P. Burke, TD, Minister of State. |
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No. |
Date |
Purpose |
Venue |
1. |
15 January 1980 |
Official opening of Exhibition of Rare and Antique Documents for Public Record Office. |
National Library, Dublin 2. |
2. |
15 January 1980 Banquet. |
Special Guest at National Tourism |
White's Hotel, Wexford. |
3. |
18 January 1980 |
Press Briefing re. Pyramid Selling Bill. |
Department of I.C. & T., Kildare Street. |
4. |
28 January 1980 |
Official Opening of Guaranteed Irish Gift Fair. |
Prince of Wales Hotel, Athlone. |
5. |
30 January 1980 |
Address to First National Convention of Irish Association of Distributive Trades. |
Shelbourne Hotel, Dublin 2. |
6. |
21 January 1980 |
Guaranteed Irish Promotion—Presentation of prizes. |
Price's Grocery Shop, Rush, Co. Dublin. |
7. |
4 February 1980 |
Courtesy visit by Delegates of the Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Greece. |
Department of I.C. & T., Dublin 2. |
8. |
5 February 1980 |
EEC Foreign Affairs Council. |
Brussels. |
9. |
6 February 1980 |
Official opening of Exhibition of Radio Communications Equipment. |
Conference Centre, New Jury's Hotel, Dublin 4. |
10. |
8 February 1980 |
Presentation of Report by Motor Premiums Advisory Committee to Minister of State. |
Department of I.C. & T., Dublin 2. |
11. |
19 February 1980 |
Launching of “IMPSUB'80”. |
Ireland House Trade Centre, Strand Road, Dublin 4. |
12. |
22 February 1980 |
Special guest at Annual Dinner of Institute of Quantity Surveyors. |
New Jury's Hotel, Dublin 4. |
13. |
25 February 1980 |
Launching of Ryan's Hotel Group's Inclusive Home Holiday Programme. |
Bloom's Hotel, Dublin 2. |
14. |
26 February 1980 |
Announcement of expansion project by Digital Corporation. |
Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. |
15. |
29 February 1980 |
Annual Dinner of Insurance Inst. of of Cork. |
Metropole Hotel, Cork. |
16. |
3 March 1980 |
Courtesy visit by Professor Noboru Takagi, President of International Electro-Technical Commission. |
Department of I.C. & T., Kildare Street, Dublin 2. |
17. |
3 March 1980 |
Courtesy visit by Japanese Investment Study Mission. |
Department of I.C. & T., Kildare Street, Dublin 2. |
18. |
7 March 1980 |
Annual Dinner of Institute of Cost & Management Accts. |
New Jury's Hotel, Dublin 4. |
19. |
13 March 1980 |
Reception on occasion of 5th Anniversary of Establishment of Dublin Office of Marubeni Corporation. |
St. Stephen's Green, Dublin 2. |
20. |
31 March 1980 |
Announcement of the Establishment of Block Drug Incorporated Project. |
Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. |
21. |
9 April 1980 |
Launching of the Irish Quality Control Association. |
Merrion Hall, Strand Road, Dublin 4. |
22. |
11 April 1980 |
Special guest at 50th Year celebrations of J. J. Stafford & Sons (Wexford) Ltd. |
New Ross, Co. Wexford. |
23. |
14 April 1980 |
Official opening of Hotel Rosslare. |
Rosslare, Co. Wexford. |
24. |
14 April 1980 |
Presentation of prizes to winners of the International Woolmark Young Designer of the Year Competition. |
New Jury's Hotel, Dublin 4. |
25. |
15 April 1980 |
Visit to Breton Ltd., and tour of operation. |
Blessington, Co. Wicklow. |
26. |
16 April 1980 |
State Reception on the occasion of the International Conference on Solids Separation Processes. |
Dublin Castle, Dublin 2. |
27. |
17 April 1980 |
Government Representative at Presentation of Credentials by the new German Ambassador to Ireland. |
Áras an Uachtaráin, Pairc an Fhion Uisce, Baile Atha Cliath 8. |
28. |
17 April 1980 |
Official opening of new Office of Trim Credit Union. |
Market Street, Trim, Co. Meath. |
29. |
19 April 1980 |
Executive Conference of the ICA; Speech on “Women's Rights in the '80s”. |
ICA's Headquarters, Termonfeckin, Drogheda. |
30. |
22 April 1980 |
Official opening of “Vintra” and “Coinop” Exhibitions. |
Leopardstown Racecourse. |
31. |
24 April 1980 |
Official opening of Monaghan Chamber of Commerce & Ind. Home Improvements Exhibition. |
Four Seasons Hotel, Monaghan. |
32. |
24 April 1980 |
Dinner with German Political Journalists. |
Iveagh House, St. Stephen's Green, Dublin 2. |
33. |
25 April 1980 |
Official opening of the Bemico Enschede BV. factory. |
New Ross, Co. Wexford. |
34. |
28 April 1980 |
RTE Drive Time Programme; interview on the subject of IMPSUB '80 Project. |
RTE Radio Centre, Donny-brook, Dublin 4. |
35. |
29 April 1980 |
Special guest at ceremony to mark the first phase of Berger Paints Ireland Ltd., New Development Project. |
Malahide Road, Swords, Dublin 5. |
36. |
29 April 1980 |
Launching of Booklet entitled “Careers in Computers” compiled by IBETA. |
Gresham Hotel, Dublin 1. |
37. |
1 May 1980 |
Savage Smyth Reception to mark the Company's success in the British Bottlers Institute Soft Drinks Competition. |
New Jury's Hotel, Dublin 2. |
38. |
2 May 1980 |
Official opening of Schlegel (Ireland) Ltd. |
Loughrea, Co. Galway. |
39. |
5 May 1980 |
Official opening of Limerick Guaranteed Irish Furniture Fair. |
Parkway Motor Inn, Limerick. |
40. |
9 May 1980 |
Announcement to Press of New Tayto factory for Balbriggan. |
Department of I.C. & T., Dublin 2. |
41. |
9 May 1980 |
Annual Dinner and Dance of the Irish Exporters Association. |
Burlington Hotel, Dublin 4. |
42. |
10 May 1980 |
Official opening of Law Society Symposium on “The Consumer and the Law”. |
Blackhall Place, Dublin 7. |
43. |
10 May 1980 |
Dinner in honour of visit of Mr. Schoellhorn, President of Abbott International, to Ireland. |
Grand Hotel, Malahide, Co. Dublin. |
44. |
12 May 1980 |
Visit to premises and tour of facility of Mallison Wood Products Ltd. |
Lissenhall, Swords, Co. Dublin. |
45. |
12 May 1980 |
Official opening of a Guaranteed Irish Furniture Fair. |
Sligo Park Hotel, Sligo. |
46. |
16 May 1980 |
Government Representative at Presentation of Credentials by New French Ambassador to Ireland. |
Áras an Uachtaráin, Pairc an Fhion Uisce, Baile Átha Cliath 8. |
47. |
16 May 1980 |
Annual Dinner of the Electrical Industries Federation of Ireland. |
New Jury's Hotel, Dublin 4. |
48. |
17 May 1980 |
Launching of Malahide Junior Chamber's IMPSUB Project. |
The Diamond, Malahide, Co. Dublin. |
49. |
19 May 1980 |
Working lunch with Credit Union Advisory Committee. |
Shelbourne Hotel, Dublin 2. |
50. |
23 May 1980 |
Official opening of Ardrox Pyrene Chemicals facility. |
Western Industrial Estate, Naas Road, Co. Dublin. |
51. |
9 June 1980 |
Official opening of Navan Trade Fair. |
Navan, Co. Meath. |
52. |
11 June 1980 |
Government representative at Presentation of Credentials of New USSR Ambassador. |
Áras an Uachtaráin, Pairc an Fhion Uisce, Baile Átha Cliath 8. |
53. |
11 June 1980 |
Launching of Mace Guaranteed Irish Promotion. |
Mace Head Office, Upper Pembroke Street, Dublin 2. |
54. |
13 June 1980 |
Visit to Cantrell & Cochrane Group Ltd. |
Kylemore Park South, Dublin 10. |
55. |
14 June 1980 |
Announcement that the 1983 Annual Congress of the International Federation of Purchasing and Materials Managers will be staged in Ireland. |
New Jury's Hotel, Dublin 4. |
56. |
17 June 1980 |
Launching of Irish Insurance Association's explanatory leaflet on insurance claims. |
Shelbourne Hotel, Dublin 2. |
57. |
17 June 1980 |
Lunch in honour of European Newspaper Publishers Committee. |
Iveagh House, St. Stephen's Green, Dublin 2. |
58. |
18 June 1980 |
Guaranteed Irish Promotion by McHugh Concerns Co. Ltd. |
Bloom's Hotel, Dublin 2. |
Official Engagements attended by Mr. Tom Meaney, TD, Minister of State.
No. |
Date |
Purpose |
Venue |
1. |
28 April 1980 |
North Wexford Tourism Press Reception. |
Tourist Office, Grand Parade, Cork. |
2. |
7 May 1980 |
Opening of Gestetner House. |
139 Slaney Close, Dublin Industrial Estate, Finglas Road. |
3. |
8 May 1980 |
Annual Presentation of Awards. |
Regional Technical College, Cork. |
4. |
9 May 1980 |
Annual Dinner of Kerry Branch of the Confederation of Irish Industry. |
Three Lakes Hotel, Killarney. |
5. |
14 May 1980 |
To mark the inauguration of the Transamerica scheduled service between Los Angeles and Shannon. |
Limerick Inn. |
6. |
23 May 1980 |
Joint Library Conference Dinner. |
Hotel Blarney, Blarney. |
7. |
12 June 1980 |
Sod-turning ceremony Canbro (Ireland) Ltd. |
Canbro (Ireland) Ltd., Granny ferry, Co. Kilkenny. |
382.
asked the Minister for Justice the number, date, venue and purpose of all official engagements attended by each Minister of State in his Department since 1 January 1980.
Official engagements and meetings attended by the Minister of State other than those in the Department or in Leinster House are set out in the statement below.
Date |
Venue |
Purpose |
23 April 1980 |
Wicklow |
To discuss the problem of marauding dogs with the Wicklow Sheep Breeders Association. |
2 May 1980 |
Limerick |
To give the opening address at the seminar on the impact of the European Court on Irish Society in the College of Humanities, NIHE. |
9 May 1980 |
Liverpool |
Attendance at the 16th Annual Dinner to celebrate the opening of the Irish Centre, Liverpool. |
14 May 1980 |
Dublin |
Attendance at the Annual 1916 Commemoration Ceremonies at Arbour Hill. |
15 May 1980 |
Dublin |
Meeting with the Licensed Vintners Association of Ireland to discuss the problem of under-age drinking. |
16 May 1980 |
Castlerea |
Attendance at the laying of the Foundation Stone of the new automatic telephone exchange. |
19 May 1980 |
Dublin |
Representing the Government at the presentation of credentials of His Excellency, Mr. Manabendra Shah, Ambassador of India to Ireland. |
30 May 1980 |
Castlerea |
Attendance at the official opening of new plant at Stone Hydraulics. |
5 June 1980 |
Dublin |
Attendance at a reception hosted by An Taoiseach in honour of His Grace the Most Reverend John Ward Armstrong, B.D., Lord Archbishop of Armagh, Primate of all Ireland. |
14 June 1980 |
Carrick-on-Shannon |
Presentation of prizes at Shannon Marathon Canoe Race. |
383.
asked the Minister for Finance the number, date, venue and purpose of all official engagements attended by each Minister of State in his Department since 1 January 1980.
Hereunder is a statement of all official engagements attended by the Minister of State at the Department of Finance since 1 January 1980.
Date |
Venue |
Engagement |
Purpose |
19 April, 1980 |
Killarney |
Luncheon for Irish Deer Society |
Hosting on behalf of O.P.W. |
30 April, 1980 |
Tralee |
Meeting with President of Federal Republic of Germany |
Representing An Taoiseach |
1 May, 1980 |
Muckross House, Killarney, Glengarriff, Co. Cork. |
Accompanying President of Federal Republic of Germany |
Representing An Taoiseach |
4 June, 1980 |
Killarney |
Hosting National Flour Millers function |
Representing Minister for Agriculture |
9 June, 1980 |
Dublin |
Opening of United Dominions Trust New Offices |
Representing Minister for Finance |
384.
asked the Minister for the Environment the number, date, venue and purpose of all official engagements attended by each Minister of State in his Department since 1 January 1980.
Since 1 January 1980 Deputy J. Fahey, in his capacity as Minister of State has attended ten official engagements and Deputy G. Connolly, Minister of State, has attended twenty official engagements. Details of the functions attended are set out hereunder:
Deputy J. Fahey.
Date |
Venue |
Purpose of Minister of State's Attendance |
15 February 1980 |
Candlelight Inn,Dunmore East,County Waterford. |
Addressing delegates at the Annual Dinner of the Irish Water Safety Association. |
22 February 1980 |
Townparks East,Tallow,County Waterford. |
Officially opening new factory premises of Tobin Engineering Limited. |
22 February 1980 |
Lismore,County Waterford. |
Addressing attendance at a function organised by the IDA to announce the establishment of two new industries in the area, i.e. Arkle Limited Flexible Hose Limited. |
25 February 1980 |
Clonmel Arms Hotel,Clonmel. |
Addressing Rotary Club of Clonmel Dinner marking 75th anniversary of the founding of Rotary International. |
7 March 1980 |
Imperial Hotel,Cork. |
Addressing delegates attending the Annual Dinner of the Cork/Kerry Regional Committee of the Institution of Engineers of Ireland. |
17 March 1980 |
Waterford City. |
Reviewing Waterford City St. Patrick's Day Trade and Industrial Parade. |
21 March 1980 |
Industrial Estate,Waterford. |
Inspecting facilities at AnCO Training Centre. |
22 March 1980 |
Ardree Hotel,Waterford. |
Addressing delegates attending Macra na Feirme Adult Leaders Dinner. |
9 April 1980 |
Montrose Hotel,Dublin. |
Addressing delegates attending Annual Conference Dinner of the Landscape Association of Ireland. |
25 April 1980 |
Castlebridge,County Wexford. |
Inspecting facilities at Fire Service Training Centre. |
Deputy G. Connolly.
Date |
Venue |
Purpose of Minister of State's Attendance |
24 January 1980 |
Agricultural Credit Corporation, Portlaoise. |
Official opening of new premises of the Agricultural Credit Corporation. |
24 January 1980 |
Tullamore CBS,Tullamore. |
Opening a career guidance seminar organised by the Christian Brothers School in Tullamore. |
28 January 1980 |
McDonalds Engineering Plant, Tullamore. |
Attended as a guest at the official opening of the engineering works by Mr. S. Barrett, Minister for the Environment. |
29 January 1980 |
O'Connell Bridge House,Dublin 2. |
Chaired meeting of Ad Hoc Committee (Construction Industry Federation). |
13 February 1980 |
Burlington Hotel,Dublin 4. |
Opening of seminar organised by An Foras Forbartha on standard cost control procedures for local authority houses. |
14 February 1980 |
Arnall Construction Estate,Balbriggan. |
Opening of showhouse for Arnall Construction, Ballbriggan. |
24 February 1980 |
Vocational Education Committee, Tullamore |
Guest of Honour at the Offaly Bee-keepers Tree Planting Ceremony to commemorate National Arbour Day in the grounds of the VEC, Tulla-more. |
26 February 1980 |
Jury's Hotel,Dublin 4. |
Accepting a presentation of the Irish Construction Directory compiled by the Institute for Industrial Research and Standards in conjunction with the Construction Industry Federation. |
21 March 1980 |
GAA Stadium,Edenderry. |
Presented “All Stars Award” to various sports clubs in Edenderry. |
9 April 1980 |
O'Connell Bridge House, Dublin 2. |
Chaired meeting of Ad Hoc Committee (Construction Industry Federation). |
17 April 1980 |
Tara Towers Hotel,Dublin 4. |
Guest at the Association of Municipal Authorities Annual Luncheon. |
21 April 1980 |
Killeshin Hotel,Portlaoise. |
Guest of Honour at the Portlaoise VEC 50th Anniversary Commemoration Dinner. |
25 April 1980 |
Bridge House Hotel,Tullamore. |
Presenting prizes at a quiz on Industrial Safety organised by the Industrial Safety Organisation. |
1 May 1980 |
St. Martin's House,Waterloo Road,Dublin 4. |
Addressing the Department's Housing Inspectors Conference. |
5 May 1980 |
Knockmoy Housing Scheme, Portlaoise. |
Official opening of Stage 1 of the Knockmoy Housing Scheme, Portlaoise. |
21 May 1980 |
Royal Dublin Society, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. |
Official opening of a seminar on “Structural Aspects of Housing” organised by the Institute of Structural Engineers of Ireland. |
30 May 1980 |
Jury's Hotel,Ballsbridge,Dublin 4. |
Addressing attendance at Wavin Pipes Annual Dinner. |
8 June 1980 |
VEC, Tullamore. |
Presentation of certificates of competency in swimming and lifesaving at the request of the Irish Water Safety Association. |
9 June 1980 |
Elf Homes Showhouse,Dublin Road, Portlaoise. |
Official opening of showhouse. |
10 June 1980 |
O'Connell Bridge House,Dublin 2. |
Chaired meeting of Ad Hoc Committee (Construction Industry Federation). |
385.
asked the Minister for Labour the number, the date and the venue of all official engagements attended by each Minister of State in his Department since 1 January 1980, and the purpose of each occasion.
The Minister of State at the Department of Labour was appointed on 27 March, 1980. He has attended twenty official engagements since that date, detailed as follows:
Date |
Venue |
Purpose of Engagement |
27/3/1980 |
Dublin, Dept. of Labour |
Press reception—Discussion Document on Worker Participation. |
29/4/1980 |
Shannon Airport, Co. Clare |
Inaugural flights to the U.S. for Northwest Orient |
Airlines Ltd. |
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30/4/1980 |
Burlington Hotel, Dublin |
Meeting with the Council for the Status of Women. |
1/5/1980 |
Ocean Hotel, Dunmore East, Co. Waterford |
Presentation of Certificates to students who successfully completed a basic air diving course. |
3/5/1980 |
West County Inn, Ennis, Co. Clare |
Presentation of 1979 GAA sports merits award. |
4/5/1980 |
Ennis, Co. Clare |
Sport-for-All Day. |
5/5/1980 |
Ennis, Co. Clare |
Coláiste Mhuire, Ennis. Present at opening by Minister for Education. |
6-8/5/1980 |
Council of Europe, Strasbourg, France |
Attendance at Conference of European Ministers responsible for migration affairs. |
9/5/1980 |
AnCO Projects in Co. Clare |
Toured 5 AnCO Projects. |
13/5/1980 |
Shelbourne Hotel, Dublin |
Meeting with the Employment Equality Agency. |
17/5/1980 |
Imperial Hotel, Dundalk, Co. Louth |
Speaking at Annual Seminar of Local Government and Public Services Union. |
19/5/1980 |
Ennis, Co. Clare |
Opening of St. Anne's School. |
26/5/1980 |
Community Centre, Kilrush, Co. Clare |
Meeting of West Clare Tourist Association. |
29/5/1980 |
Luxembourg |
Meeting of EEC Standing Committee on Employment. |
30/5/1980 |
Christian Brothers School, Kilrush, Co. Clare |
CBS Kilrush—Spoke to School Leavers. |
4/6/1980 |
Burlington Hotel, Dublin |
Presenting awards at a Lunch for apprentices in the Smith Group. |
10/6/1980 |
Dublin Port |
Visit to Dublin Port. |
14/6/1980 |
Irish Congress of Trade Unions, Grand Parade, Dublin 6 |
Seminar on “Youth Employment in Ireland”. |
19/6/1980 |
College of Marketing and Design, Parnell Sq., Dublin |
Presentation of Diplomas in Export Marketing. |
20/6/1980 |
Hendrickson (Europe) Ltd., Little Island, Cork |
Official opening of plant. |
386.
asked the Minister for the Public Service the number, the date, venue and purpose of all official engagements attended by each Minister of State in his Department since 1 January 1980.
The Minister of State at my Department attended thirteen official engagements since 1 January 1980. Particulars of the date, venue and purpose of each are as follows:
Date |
Venue |
Purpose |
24 January 1980 |
Shelbourne Hotel. |
Flea an Gheimridh, Gaeleagras (Promotion of the Irish Language). |
30 January 1980 |
Civil Service Training Centre, Lansdowne House. |
Launching Civil Service training programme for 1980. |
26 February 1980 |
Brussels. |
Meeting of Standing Employment Committee. |
29 February 1980 |
Athenry, County Galway. |
Official opening of a Contractors Plant Driving Course (AnCO). |
29 February 1980 |
Burlington Hotel. |
Presentation of awards to Texaco All Stars. |
2 March 1980 |
Seapoint Ballroom, Salthill, County Galway. |
Seminar on Alcoholism. |
13 March 1980 |
Institute of Public Administration. |
Launching of Publication “Irish Administrative System”. |
21 March 1980 |
Killybegs Hotel. |
Presentation of Cert awards to students. |
18 April 1980 |
Royal Marine Hotel, Dún Laoghaire. |
Annual Conference of Union of Professional and Technical Civil Servants. |
21 May 1980 |
Department of the Public Service. |
Launching of “Seirbhis Phoibli” by Mr. Gene Fitzgerald, TD, Minister for Labour and for the Public Service. |
28 May 1980 |
Ashford Castle, Cong. |
Merck, Sharpe and Dohme Dinner. |
5 June 1980 |
Dublin Castle. |
Reception by Taoiseach for His Grace John Ward Armstrong, DD. |
17 June 1980 |
Luxembourg. |
Budget Council Meeting. |
387.
asked the Minister for Education the number, date, venue and purpose of all official engagements attended by each Minister of State in his Department since 1 January 1980.
The information requested by the Deputy is in the form of a tabular statement which with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, I propose to circulate with the Official Report.
No. |
Date |
Venue |
Purpose |
1. |
16 January |
Ballinteer Community School |
Press Conference to announce details of OCI training arrangements for athletes. |
2. |
17 January |
Bank of Ireland HQ, Baggot Street |
Reception in honour of visiting handballers. |
3. |
18 January |
Croke Park |
International Handball Competition. |
4. |
18 January |
St. Vincent's CBS, Glasnevin |
International Basketball Tournament. |
5. |
21 January |
Gresham Hotel |
Reception to announce details of the GAA's Ceannarus development. |
6. |
22 January |
Jury's Hotel |
Presentation of the Irish Independent's “Sportstar of the Week” Awards. |
7. |
24 January |
Gresham Hotel |
Press Conference to announce details of the National Sports Show. |
8. |
25 January |
National Stadium |
International Boxing Match. |
9. |
26 January |
Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney |
Annual General Meeting of the National Community Games. |
10. |
28 January |
Grange, County Cork |
International Cross Country Races. |
11. |
29 January |
Waterford |
Opening of extension to Ursuline Convent, Waterford. |
12. |
2 February |
Lansdowne Road |
International Rugby Match. |
13. |
9 February |
Royal Marine Hotel, Dún Laoghaire |
Annual Meeting of the National Federation of Youth Clubs. |
14. |
12 February |
Goffs, Kill, County Kildare |
Opening of Irish Masters Professional Snooker Championships. |
15. |
17 February |
RDS, Ballsbridge |
Official opening of the National Sports Show. |
16. |
19 February |
RDS, Ballsbridge |
Official opening of Recreational Planning Conference. |
17. |
20 February |
Dublin Castle |
State Reception. |
18. |
25 February |
Jury's Hotel |
Aer Lingus Press Gallery Reception. |
19. |
28 February |
Gresham Hotel |
Launching of Sports World Weekly. |
20. |
29 February |
Burlington Hotel |
Presentation of the Texaco Sportstars Awards. |
21. |
2 March |
St. Patrick's Cathedral |
Ecumenical Service for Sportspeople. |
22. |
5 March |
Irish Farm Centre, Naas Road |
Announcement of appointment of Development Officers by Macra na Tuaithe. |
23. |
7 March |
National Stadium |
National Senior Boxing Championships. |
24. |
9 March |
Paris |
World Cross Country Championships. |
25. |
11 March |
Cuilin House, Ballymun |
Opening of Careers Exhibition. |
26. |
13 March |
Poppintree, Ballymun |
Opening of AnCO Training Centre. |
27. |
15 March |
Lansdowne Road |
International Rugby Match. |
28. |
17 March |
Jersey |
St. Patrick's Day Celebrations. |
29. |
19 March |
Strasbourg |
Informal meeting of European Ministers for Sport. |
30. |
22 March |
AIB Centre, Ballsbridge |
Presentation of the Club of the Year Awards. |
31. |
24 March |
Carlow |
Fianna Fáil Youth Conference. |
32. |
23 March |
Kilkenny |
Visit to Youth Club. |
33. |
24 March |
Stillorgan |
Press conference re sponsorship for Irish Schools' Rugby Team. |
34. |
29 March |
Burlington Hotel |
Presentation of Prizes for National Management Game for Schools Competition. |
35. |
30 March |
Stillorgan |
Opening of European Tenpin Bowling Championships. |
36. |
30 March |
St. Patrick's College, Drumcondra |
Mini Sport Festival. |
37. |
11 April |
Gormanston College |
Special Olympics. |
38. |
15 April |
Mitchelstown |
Opening of Vocational School. |
39. |
16 April |
Nephin Road, Dublin 7 |
Opening of extension to CBS, Nephin Road. |
40. |
3 May |
Glasnevin |
Opening of extension to Glasnevin Lawn Tennis Club. |
41. |
4 May |
St. Stephen's Green |
Sport for All Day Activities. |
42. |
13 May |
Aras an Uachtaráin |
Presentation of Credentials by Malaysian Ambassador. |
43. |
14 May |
Arbour Hill |
Commemorative Mass. |
44. |
15 May |
Burlington Hotel |
Presentation of Prizes for the Texaco Art Competition. |
45. |
16 May |
National Museum |
Opening of Treasures of Ireland Exhibition. |
46. |
16 May |
Finglas |
Opening of St. Kevin's CBS. |
47. |
17 May |
King's Hospital, Palmerstown |
Presentation of Prizes for Annual Schools' Canoe Race. |
48. |
19 May |
Ennis |
Opening of St. Anne's Special School. |
49. |
23 May |
John Player Theatre, South Circular Road |
CYC Young Entertainers Concert. |
50. |
25 May |
Middle Abbey Street, Dublin |
CRC Sponsored Walk. |
51. |
28 May |
Coombe, Dublin 8 |
Opening of the Coombe Secondary School. |
52. |
16 June |
Burlington Hotel |
Press Conference to announce details of the National Community Games. |
53. |
18 June |
Blackrock |
Presentation of Physical Education Awards at St. Augustine's School, Blackrock. |
54. |
20 June |
St. Paul's College, Raheny |
Opening of the Dublin 2-Day Walk. |
388.
asked the Minister for Agriculture the number, date, venue and purpose of all official engagements attended by each Minister of State in his Department since 1 January 1980.
To date 18 official engagements have been attended by my Minister of State, Deputy T. Hussey and 35 by Minister of State, Deputy L. Allen.
Dates and venues are as follows:
Minister of State, Mr. T. Hussey, TD.
Date |
Venue |
Occasion |
25 February |
Killeshandra |
Presenting John O'Neill Agricultural award. |
5 March to 6 March |
Paris |
Attending OECD Meeting |
16 March |
Limerick |
Dinner of Irish Domestic Meat Traders. |
25 March |
Killiney |
Opening conference of EEC Committee of Experts on Pesticides. |
25 March |
Killiney |
Hosting reception for above. |
1 April |
Galway |
Opening Seminar on Energy from Farm Animal Waste. |
28 April |
Dublin |
Attending Press Reception for Macra na Feirme “Queen of the Land” competition. |
29 April |
Dublin Castle |
Attending Dinner in Honour of President of Federal Republic of Germany. |
2 May |
Loughrea |
Attending opening of Scheegel Factory. |
5 May |
Dublin |
Presenting Bank of Ireland Farm Apprenticeship Awards. |
9 May |
Dublin |
Attending Annual Dinner of Irish Charolais Cattle Society. |
8 May |
Dublin |
Presenting Read Cup to Killeshandra Co-op. |
18 May |
Galway |
Attending Macra na Tuaithe Achievement Day. |
23 May |
Athenry |
Attending Meeting of Western Drainage Committee—Agricultural College. |
1 June to 4 June |
Germany |
C.B.F. Beef Promotional Trip. |
5 June |
Dublin |
Attending Reception given by An Taoiseach in Honour of the Archbishop of Armagh. |
9 June |
Laois |
Opening Premises of International Turkeys Ltd., Portarlington. |
19 June |
Mayo |
Hosting Dinner for Danish Minister for Agriculture—Ashford Castle, Cong. |
Minister of State, Mr. Lorcan Allen, TD.
Date |
Venue |
Occasion |
21 January |
Kennedy Park, Wexford |
Attending opening by Mr. Paddy Power TD, Minister for Fisheries, of new facilities in Kennedy Park. |
23 January |
Castlefin, Co. Donegal |
Annual Ploughing match. |
29 January |
Irish Life Centre, Lr. Abbey Street, Dublin 1 |
Attendance at presentation of Irish Life Awards to the most successful young Riders in International Equestrian Events in 1978 and 1979. |
31 January |
Waterford |
Presenting the Grattan Perpetual Challenge Cup to Kilmeaden Creamery for cheesemaking. |
5 February |
R.D.S., Ballsbridge |
Opening the “ENQUIP 80” Exhibition jointly with Mr. Giles Shaw M.P., Minister of State for Northern Ireland Dept. of Commerce. (Deputising for Minister of State, Ray Burke TD). |
13 February |
Agricultural Hse. |
Annual meeting of the General Council of Committees of Agriculture. |
25 February |
Limerick |
Opening a one-day A.I. conference organised by the Munster Cattle Breeding Societies. |
25 February |
Bandon, Co. Cork |
Opening of the Irish Life Building Society Branch Agency. |
27 February |
Dublin |
Launching the Irish Equestrian News, a new publication on equine matters. |
18 March |
Gorey |
Opening of the South Leinster Drama Festival. |
20 March |
Portrane |
Opening 4th National Indoor Games for the mentally handicapped. (Deputising for Minister for State, Jim Tunney, TD). |
12 April |
Ashford |
Opening the Equestrian Rally in aid of St. Catherine's School for the Mentally Handicapped, Newcastle, Co. Wicklow. |
15 April |
Limerick |
Presentation of National Greyhound Awards sponsored by Bord na gCon. |
19 April |
Dublin |
Centenary Banquet of Dublin Master Victuallers Association. |
20 April |
Convent School, Thurles |
Presentation of Muintir na Tire Post Primary Schools Public Speaking Competition Awards. |
21 April |
Irish Farm Centre, Bluebell, Dublin 12 |
Attendance at Press Conference held by Bord na gCapall, to announce details of a new sponsorship. |
1 May |
Irish Dunlop Co. Ltd., Dublin |
Attendance at reception for the Irish Ploughing Team competing in the World Ploughing Championships in New Zealand. |
6 May |
Dublin |
Reception hosted by the Irish Hereford Breed Society. |
6 May |
Dublin |
Annual Dinner Dance of Irish Friesian Breeders Association. |
7 May |
Dublin |
Presentation of Martin Mullally Cheese Cup. |
7 May |
Dublin |
Dinner Dance of the Jersey Cattle Society of Ireland. |
8 May |
Agriculture House |
Presentation of Farm Management Certificates to successful candidates in final Farm Apprenticeship examination. |
13 May |
Moorepark, Fermoy |
Address to visitors at an open day for Co-operative Society Chairmen and Managers. |
14 May |
Dublin |
Attendance at the First Irish Equestrian Ball. |
16 May |
Dublin |
Annual Dance of the Dublin County Executive of the I.F.A. |
16 May |
Limerick |
Official opening of National Cattle Breeders Conference organised by the Limerick Show Society. |
18 May |
Warrenstown |
Attendance at annual meeting of Warrenstown |
College Past Pupils Union. |
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19 May |
Moate |
Opening new agricultural training centre and offices of County Westmeath Committee of Agriculture. |
27 May |
Dublin Airport V.I.P. Lounge |
Attendance at Reception to welcome back Ireland's competitors from the World Ploughing Championships. |
5 June |
Dublin Castle |
Reception hosted by An Taoiseach in honour of the newly appointed Archbishop of Armagh, Dr. Armstrong. |
12 June |
Dublin |
Attendance at Reception hosted by Lyon Industrial Estates concerning the sponsorship of the Greyhound Oaks 1980. |
12 June |
Dublin |
Reception hosted by Minister for Agriculture for General Assembly of European Union of Cattle and Meat Traders. |
13 June |
New Ross |
Opening new agricultural education centre of County Wexford Committee of Agriculture. |
13 June |
Dublin |
Banquet hosted by European Union of Cattle and Meat Traders. |
22 June |
Gorey Showgrounds |
Opening “Health Week” organised by Junior Chamber, Gorey. |
389.
asked the Minister for Health the number, the date and the venue of all the official engagements attended by the Minister of State since 1 January 1980, and the purpose of each occasion.
The information requested by the Deputy is as follows:
Date |
Venue |
Purpose |
15 April 1980 |
Dublin |
Visit to Children's Homes in Strand Street, Townsend Street and John Paul House. |
17 April 1980 |
Dublin |
Visit to St. Vincent's Residential Home in Inchicore. |
24 April 1980 |
Dublin |
Visit to Madonna House and The Grange, Rochestown Avenue, Dún Laoghaire. |
25 April 1980 |
Carlow/Kilkenny |
Visit to Children's Homes etc., in South Eastern Health Board area. |
5-6 May 1980 |
Cork/Limerick |
Visit to Child Care Centres etc., in Southern Health Board area. |
20-21 May 1980 |
Westmeath/Offaly |
Visit to Child Care Centres etc., in Midland Health Board area. |
5 June 1980 |
Dublin (HQ) |
Meeting with Voluntary Organisations dealing with Child etc. |
5 June 1980 |
Dublin |
Represented me at the Annual Meeting of the National Council for the Blind of Ireland. |
7 June 1980 |
Dublin |
Attended and addressed meeting held in honour of visit of Miss M. Roberts, World President of OMEP (World Organisation for Early Childhood Education). |
8 June 1980 |
Dublin |
National Children's Day Parade. |
17-18 June 1980 |
Sligo |
Visit to Child Care Centres etc., in North Western Health |
Board area. |
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19 June 1980 |
Cork |
Opened National Seminar on Training for Child Care. |
22 June 1980 |
Carlow |
Opened Health Week organised by Junior Chamber. |
23 June 1980 |
Kilkenny |
Addressed the Catholic Nurses Guild at their Annual Dinner. |
390.
asked the Minister for Social Welfare the number, date, venue and purpose of all the official engagements attended by the Minister of State in his Department since 1 January 1980.
The information requested by the Deputy is as follows:
Date |
Venue |
Purpose |
9-11 April 1980 |
Lisbon |
Deputising for Mr. B. Lenihan, TD, Minister for Foreign Affairs at the Council of Europe Ministerial Meeting. |
23 April 1980 |
Dublin |
Presentation of Cookery Awards for senior schools on behalf of Dublin Gas Company, D'Olier Street. |
19 May 1980 |
Carlow |
Opened Carlow Ireland Week. |
24 May 1980 |
Carlow |
Opened Seminar held by Macra na Tuaithe. |
1 June 1980 |
County Kilkenny |
Attended Celebration re Restoration and Preservation of Duiske Abbey, Graiguenamanagh. |
9 June 1980 |
County Kilkenny |
Opened new Indoor Riding School at Thomastown and Presented Certificates. |
391.
asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs the number, date, venue and purpose of all official engagements attended by each Minister of State in his Department since 1 January 1980.
A tabular statement is attached giving the information requested in respect of such engagements attended by the Minister of State at the Department of Posts and Telegraphs.
Official engagements attended by the Minister of State at the Department of Posts and Telegraphs since 1 January 1980.
Date |
Venue |
Purpose |
6 February 1980 |
Galway |
Galway Night Telephonists Annual Dinner Dance. |
20 March 1980 |
Tuam |
Tuam Chamber of Commerce. |
29 March 1980 |
Killarney |
Irish Road Hauliers' Association. |
16 April 1980 |
Dublin |
Golden Pages Telephone Personality Competition. Reception. |
7 May 1980 |
London |
International Philatelic Exhibition 1980. |
9 May 1980 |
Paris |
Schumann Day Celebrations (as the Taoiseach's Representative). |
12 May 1980 |
Dún Laoghaire |
Head Postmasters' Conference. |
16 May 1980 |
Castlerea |
Laying of foundation stone for new Telephone Exchange. |
23 May 1980 |
Wexford |
Post Office Management Staffs' Association Annual Conference. |
28 May 1980 |
Ashbourne Industrial Estate. |
Official opening of new factory for Beta Electronics. |
4 June 1980 |
Castlebar |
Post Office Workers' Union Annual Conference. |
20 June 1980 |
Kilronan, Aran Islands. |
Official opening of new Automatic Exchange. |
392.
asked the Minister for Transport the number, the date and the venue of all the official engagements attended by each Minister of State in his Department since 1 January, 1980, and the purpose of each occasion.
The Minister of State at the Department of Transport was appointed on 24 April 1980 and has since then attended official engagements as follows:
Date |
Venue |
Purpose |
15-17 May 1980 |
Hamburg |
Inauguration of the Aer Lingus Teoranta service between Dublin and Hamburg. |
20 May 1980 |
Rosslare |
Inauguration of the B & I service between Rosslare and Permbroke. |
25 May 1980 |
Dublin |
Irish Overseas Transport Association seminar. |
29 May 1980 |
Limerick |
Address to Chartered Institute of Transport, South-Western Region. |
30 May 1980 |
Westport |
Address to Junior Chamber of Commerce. |
5 June 1980 |
Cork |
Inspection of Cork Harbour development scheme and official visit to Cork Airport. |
18 June 1980 |
Dublin |
Address at annual dinner of Association of Customs and Excise Officers. |
23 June 1980 |
Castlebar |
IDA Advance Factory Block-laying Ceremony. |